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Smethells Family History

Smethells 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: Smethers, Etchells, Sheckells, Meshell, Smithers, Smythers, Smathers

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Where is the Smethells family from?

You can see how Smethells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smethells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Smethells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Smethells families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smethells's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smethells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Smethells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smethells 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smethells. 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 Smethells. For the veterans among your Smethells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smethells lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Smethells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smethells in 1978 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smethells 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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