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Smikle Family History

Smikle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schmeichel. Jamaican: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smikle family from?

You can see how Smikle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smikle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Smikle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Smikle family living in Anglesey. This was 100% of all the recorded Smikle's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Smikle families in 1891.
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What did your Smikle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smikle. 60% of Smikle men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Smikle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Smikle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smikle 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Smikle. 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 84 military records available for the last name Smikle. For the veterans among your Smikle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smikle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smikle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smikle in 1957 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smikle 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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