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Smades Family History

Smades 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: Mades, Smales, Sales, Ades, Mader, Mares, Scales, Blades, Mates

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Where is the Smades family from?

You can see how Smades families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smades family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smades families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Smades families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Smades's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Smades families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smades 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 Smades ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smades. 20% of Smades men worked as an Electrician and 50% of Smades women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smades were Farm Hand and Examiner.

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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

  • Electrician
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Examiner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smades. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smades 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Smades. 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 136 military records available for the last name Smades. For the veterans among your Smades ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smades lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Smades life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smades in 1966 was 85, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smades 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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