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Smilley Family History

Smilley Surname Meaning

see Smillie a name that was taken to N Ireland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Smilley family from?

You can see how Smilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Smilley family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smilley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Smilley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilley 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 Smilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smilley. 52% of Smilley men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Smilley women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smilley were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    45%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Smilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilley 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Smilley. 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 162 military records available for the last name Smilley. For the veterans among your Smilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Smilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Smilley in 1970 was 49, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilley 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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