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Smilo Family History

Smilo 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: Milo, Smith, Mill, Miao, Still, Malo, Milos, Silk, Mino, Milz

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Where is the Smilo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smilo. 50% of Smilo men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Smilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Smilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilo 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Smilo. 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 52 military records available for the last name Smilo. For the veterans among your Smilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smilo in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smilo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilo 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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