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Smilie Family History

Smilie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Smillie. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Smilie family from?

You can see how Smilie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smilie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smilie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Smilie families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smilie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Smilie families in 1911.
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What did your Smilie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smilie. 100% of Smilie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Smilie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Smilie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smilie 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Smilie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 668 military records available for the last name Smilie. For the veterans among your Smilie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smilie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smilie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smilie in 1957 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smilie 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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