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Smilanic Family History

Smilanic 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: Milani, Milan, Milano, Smillie, Milavec, Mihalic, Stefanic, Miland

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Where is the Smilanic family from?

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

What Smilanic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Smilanic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilanic 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smilanic. 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 48 military records available for the last name Smilanic. For the veterans among your Smilanic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilanic lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Smilanic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smilanic in 1972 was 47, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilanic 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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