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Smethe Family History

Smethe 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: Smythe, Methe, Smithe, Smith, Seth, Smithey, Sethi, Mette, Smitha

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Where is the Smethe family from?

You can see how Smethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smethe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Smethe families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Smethe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Smethe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Smethe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smethe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Smethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smethe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smethe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Smethe. For the veterans among your Smethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smethe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smethe 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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