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Smailey Family History

Smailey 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: Smiley, Smalley, Mailey, Smailes, Stailey, Bailey, Manley, Marley

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Where is the Smailey family from?

You can see how Smailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smailey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smailey family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Smailey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Smailey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smailey 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 Smailey ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Smailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smailey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smailey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Smailey. For the veterans among your Smailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smailey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Smailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smailey in 1978 was 42, and 96 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smailey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smailey 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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