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Smisl Family History

Smisl 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: Smirl, Smith, Mill, Still, Smyrl, Stiel, Mis, Smail, Small, Seil

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Where is the Smisl family from?

You can see how Smisl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smisl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smisl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smisl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smisl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smisl 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 16 census records available for the last name Smisl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smisl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smisl. 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 56 military records available for the last name Smisl. For the veterans among your Smisl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smisl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Smisl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smisl in 1965 was 42, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smisl 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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