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Sme Family History

Sme 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: See, Syme, Smet, Sime, Sze, Smee, Sue, Son, Shi, He

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Where is the Sme family from?

You can see how Sme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sme families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sme family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sme's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sme 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 Sme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sme. 100% of Sme 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%

What Sme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Sme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sme 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Sme. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sme. For the veterans among your Sme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sme lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sme in 1968 was 89, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sme 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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