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Smilin Family History

Smilin 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: Smolin, Smilie, Melin, Malin, Serlin, Milan, Molin, Milian, Smillie

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Where is the Smilin family from?

You can see how Smilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smilin family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Smilin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Smilin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilin 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 20 census records available for the last name Smilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smilin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smilin. For the veterans among your Smilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilin lifespan?

Average Smilin life expectancy in 1989 was 17 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilin 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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