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Smyler Family History

Smyler 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: Myler, Styler, Seyler, Smyser, Smyer, Sayler, Syler, Sayer, Seller

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Where is the Smyler family from?

You can see how Smyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Smyler families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Smyler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyler 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 100 census records available for the last name Smyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smyler. 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 25 military records available for the last name Smyler. For the veterans among your Smyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyler lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Smyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smyler in 1991 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyler 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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