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Smilanick Family History

Smilanick 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: Shinnick, Smithwick, Stanick, Swanick, Minick, Milani, Mitnick

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Where is the Smilanick family from?

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

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smilanick. 50% of Smilanick men worked as a Baker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Smilanick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Smilanick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilanick 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smilanick. 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 Smilanick. For the veterans among your Smilanick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilanick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smilanick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smilanick in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smilanick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilanick 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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