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Smillia Family History

Smillia 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, Silvia, Millis, Milia, Millin, Silla, Milla, Millian, Smilie

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Where is the Smillia family from?

You can see how Smillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smillia family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Smillia family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smillia's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Smillia families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smillia 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 11 census records available for the last name Smillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smillia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smillia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smillia. For the veterans among your Smillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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