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Smylie Family History

Smylie Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim) and Scottish: variant of Smillie. This name was taken to Ireland in the 17th century

where this spelling is particularly common.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smylie family from?

You can see how Smylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smylie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smylie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Smylie families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Smylie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smylie families in 1891.
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What did your Smylie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smylie. 86% of Smylie 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
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Smylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smylie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Smylie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smylie. For the veterans among your Smylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smylie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smylie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Smylie in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smylie 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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