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Smillan Family History

Smillan 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: Millan, Millen, Milan, Milian, Smillie, Spillane, Spillman, Mcmillan

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Where is the Smillan family from?

You can see how Smillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smillan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Smillan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Smillan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Smillan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Smillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smillan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smillan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smillan. For the veterans among your Smillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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