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Smyllie Family History

Smyllie 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: Smillie, Smylie, Sallie, Sollie, Smilie, Wyllie, Skellie, Melle

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Where is the Smyllie family from?

You can see how Smyllie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyllie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Smyllie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Smyllie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smyllie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Smyllie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyllie 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 Smyllie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smyllie. 100% of Smyllie 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 Smyllie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Smyllie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyllie 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Smyllie. 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 Smyllie. For the veterans among your Smyllie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyllie lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Smyllie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smyllie in 1989 was 79, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smyllie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyllie 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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