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Smis Family History

Smis 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: Mis, Smid, Smit, Sis, Samis, Sais, Smits, Amis, Shi, Reis

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Where is the Smis family from?

You can see how Smis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Smis families living in Somerset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Smis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Smis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smis 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 Smis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smis. 100% of Smis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Smis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Smis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smis 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Smis. 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 78 military records available for the last name Smis. For the veterans among your Smis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Smis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smis in 1974 was 43, and 69 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smis 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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