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Smikel Family History

Smikel 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: Mikel, Smigel, Seikel, Sickel, Stiel, Seckel, Stickel, Sliker, Smiley

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Where is the Smikel family from?

You can see how Smikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smikel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Smikel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smikel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smikel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smikel 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 55 census records available for the last name Smikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smikel 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 Smikel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Smikel. For the veterans among your Smikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smikel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Smikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smikel in 1976 was 85, and 32 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smikel 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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