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Smelis Family History

Smelis 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: Melis, Melin, Meis, Melia, Solis, Mellis, Malis, Molis, Selig, Meli

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Where is the Smelis family from?

You can see how Smelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smelis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smelis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Smelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smelis 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 20 census records available for the last name Smelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smelis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Smelis. 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 military records available for the last name Smelis. For the veterans among your Smelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smelis lifespan?

Average Smelis life expectancy in 1966 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smelis 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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