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Smilee Family History

Smilee 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: Smiley, Smiles, Smilie, Miles, Milne, Spille, Smillie, Saile, Smolen

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Where is the Smilee family from?

You can see how Smilee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smilee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Smilee family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smilee's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Smilee families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilee 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 89 census records available for the last name Smilee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilee 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smilee. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smilee. For the veterans among your Smilee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilee lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Smilee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Smilee in 1980 was 67, and 43 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilee 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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