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Smilinich Family History

Smilinich 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: Milich, Marinich, Minnich, Picinich, Milovich, Miletich, Simonich

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Where is the Smilinich family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Smilinich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Smilinich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilinich 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 Smilinich. 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 35 military records available for the last name Smilinich. For the veterans among your Smilinich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilinich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Smilinich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smilinich in 1966 was 47, and 102 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smilinich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilinich 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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