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Smiell Family History

Smiell 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: Shiell, Mill, Sell, Still, Sewell, Shield, Miele, Stiel, Stell, Shell

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Where is the Smiell family from?

You can see how Smiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smiell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Smiell family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smiell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Smiell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Smiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Smiell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Smiell. For the veterans among your Smiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Smiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smiell in 1985 was 61, and 62 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiell 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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