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Smilavi Family History

Smilavi 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, Silvi, Salvi, Slavin, Sinai, Silvia, Milan, Milas, Milano

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Where is the Smilavi family from?

You can see how Smilavi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilavi family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Smilavi family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Smilavi's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Smilavi families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Smilavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilavi 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smilavi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smilavi. For the veterans among your Smilavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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