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Smialy Family History

Smialy 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: Maly, Sealy, Small, Smiley, Shealy, Smitley, Bialy, Smiddy, Emily

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smialy 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 23 census records available for the last name Smialy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smialy 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Smialy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Smialy. For the veterans among your Smialy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smialy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Smialy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smialy in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2000.

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