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Smiel Family History

Smiel 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: Stiel, Smirl, Shiel, Amiel, Smigel, Kiel, Smith, Mill, Spier, Samuel

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Where is the Smiel family from?

You can see how Smiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Smiel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 4 Smiel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smiel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Smiel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiel 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 210 census records available for the last name Smiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Smiel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Smiel. For the veterans among your Smiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Smiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smiel in 1964 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiel 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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