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Smotrilla Family History

Smotrilla 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: Zorrilla, Morella, Morillo, Montilla, Shirilla, Petrilla, Morrill

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Where is the Smotrilla family from?

You can see how Smotrilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smotrilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smotrilla families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smotrilla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Smotrilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smotrilla 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 54 census records available for the last name Smotrilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smotrilla 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smotrilla. 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 20 military records available for the last name Smotrilla. For the veterans among your Smotrilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smotrilla lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Smotrilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smotrilla in 1951 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smotrilla 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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