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Smiggs Family History

Smiggs 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: Biggs, Skaggs, Smiles, Maggs, Riggs, Meggs, Scaggs, Signs, Tiggs

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Where is the Smiggs family from?

You can see how Smiggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiggs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smiggs families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Smiggs family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smiggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smiggs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiggs 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 72 census records available for the last name Smiggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiggs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smiggs. 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 14 military records available for the last name Smiggs. For the veterans among your Smiggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiggs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Smiggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smiggs in 1970 was 56, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiggs 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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