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Smicklas Family History

Smicklas 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: Miklas, Mickles, Sickles, Micklos, Nicklas, Stickles, Stickler, Milas

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Where is the Smicklas family from?

You can see how Smicklas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smicklas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smicklas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smicklas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Smicklas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smicklas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Smicklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smicklas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smicklas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Smicklas. For the veterans among your Smicklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smicklas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Smicklas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smicklas in 1960 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smicklas 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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