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Smilan Family History

Smilan 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: Milan, Millan, Milas, Milian, Milano, Smola, Selan, Silas, Mian

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Where is the Smilan family from?

You can see how Smilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smilan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Smilan families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Smilan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Smilan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilan 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 79 census records available for the last name Smilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Smilan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Smilan. For the veterans among your Smilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Smilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smilan in 1976 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilan 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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