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Smyly Family History

Smyly Surname Meaning

Variant of Smylie.

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


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Where is the Smyly family from?

You can see how Smyly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smyly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Smyly families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Smyly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smyly families in 1891.
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What did your Smyly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smyly. 45% of Smyly 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
    45%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Independent
    23%

What Smyly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smyly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyly 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Smyly. 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 765 military records available for the last name Smyly. For the veterans among your Smyly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyly lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smyly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smyly in 1957 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smyly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyly 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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