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Smilgius Family History

Smilgius 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: Silvius, Milius, Millis, Smillie, Smiles, Siggins, Smigiel, Wilgus

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Where is the Smilgius family from?

You can see how Smilgius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilgius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smilgius family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smilgius's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Smilgius families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Smilgius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilgius 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smilgius. 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 3 military records available for the last name Smilgius. For the veterans among your Smilgius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilgius lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Smilgius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smilgius in 1991 was 91, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilgius 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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