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Smie Family History

Smie 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: Smid, Smit, Shie, Smee, Amie, Shi, Min, Smith, Sale, Amin

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Where is the Smie family from?

You can see how Smie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Smie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smie 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 103 census records available for the last name Smie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smie 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Smie. 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 Smie. For the veterans among your Smie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smie lifespan?

Average Smie life expectancy in 1976 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smie 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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