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Smiloff Family History

Smiloff 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: Stoloff, Soloff, Sieloff, Shroff, Milos, Orloff, Milota, Stiff

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Where is the Smiloff family from?

You can see how Smiloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smiloff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smiloff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smiloff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Smiloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiloff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Smiloff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Smiloff. For the veterans among your Smiloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiloff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Smiloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Smiloff in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiloff 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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