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Smeigh Family History

Smeigh 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: Sleigh, Emeigh, Smith, Sheikh, Leigh, Speich, Sleight, Speight, Steig

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Where is the Smeigh family from?

You can see how Smeigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Smeigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smeigh family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeigh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smeigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeigh 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 Smeigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smeigh. 64% of Smeigh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Smeigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Smeigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeigh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Smeigh. 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 181 military records available for the last name Smeigh. For the veterans among your Smeigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeigh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smeigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Smeigh in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smeigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeigh 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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