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Smillee Family History

Smillee 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: Smillie, Miller, Millet, Spiller, Millen, Spille, Siller, Smiley

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Where is the Smillee family from?

You can see how Smillee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smillee family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Smillee families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smillee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Smillee families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Smillee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smillee 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smillee. 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 1 military records available for the last name Smillee. For the veterans among your Smillee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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