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Smath Family History

Smath 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: Smith, Math, Spath, Smyth, Rath, Shah, Mach, Bath, Heath, Kamath

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Where is the Smath family from?

You can see how Smath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Smath families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smath 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 Smath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smath. 100% of Smath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smath 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Smath. 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 74 military records available for the last name Smath. For the veterans among your Smath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Smath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Smath in 1964 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smath 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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