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Smilen Family History

Smilen 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, Smolen, Smiles, Miles, Millen, Milan, Stien, Stolen, Molen

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Where is the Smilen family from?

You can see how Smilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smilen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smilen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smilen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilen 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 Smilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smilen. 100% of Smilen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Smilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Smilen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Smilen. For the veterans among your Smilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Smilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smilen in 1965 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilen 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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