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Smells Family History

Smells Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mells, Spells, Smalls, Sells, Melis, Stella, Melle, Sell, Selle

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Where is the Smells family from?

You can see how Smells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smells family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smells families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Smells families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Smells's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Smells families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smells. 100% of Smells men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smells women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Smells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smells census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Smells. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Smells. For the veterans among your Smells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smells lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Smells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smells in 1993 was 57, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smells ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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