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Smetham Family History

Smetham Surname Meaning

see Smeatham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Smetham family from?

You can see how Smetham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smetham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Smetham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Smetham families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Smetham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smetham families in 1891.
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What did your Smetham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smetham. 50% of Smetham men worked as a House Decorator and 84% of Smetham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smetham were Sidal Waters Bayemantravelling and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    50%
  • Sidal Waters Bayemantravelling
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    6%
  • Cook
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smetham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smetham 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Smetham. 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 82 military records available for the last name Smetham. For the veterans among your Smetham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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