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Smillie Family History

Smillie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Smalley. This Scottish name was taken to Ireland (Tyrone) in the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Smillie family from?

You can see how Smillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smillie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smillie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 28 Smillie families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Smillie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smillie families in 1891.
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What did your Smillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smillie. 50% of Smillie men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Smillie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smillie were Coal Hewer and Independent.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Prenmatic Riviter
    25%
  • Coal Hewer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Clerk Gowns
    3%
  • Independent
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Smillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smillie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Smillie. 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 Smillie. For the veterans among your Smillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smillie lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Smillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Smillie in 1946 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smillie 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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