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Smithle Family History

Smithle 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: Smittle, Smithee, Smithe, Smith, Spittle, Smithey, Smitley, Smitha

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Where is the Smithle family from?

You can see how Smithle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smithle family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smithle's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Smithle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Smithle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithle 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Smithle. 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 7 military records available for the last name Smithle. For the veterans among your Smithle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithle lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Smithle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smithle in 1986 was 62, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithle 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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