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Smillis Family History

Smillis 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: Millis, Smillie, Mellis, Mills, Lillis, Sallis, Mullis, Smiles

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Where is the Smillis family from?

You can see how Smillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smillis family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Smillis families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Smillis family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smillis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smillis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Smillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smillis 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 Smillis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smillis. For the veterans among your Smillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smillis

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