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Smetherham Family History

Smetherham 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: Rotherham, Smitherman, Smotherman, Smethers, Smetzer, Smethurst

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Where is the Smetherham family from?

You can see how Smetherham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smetherham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smetherham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Smetherham families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smetherham's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Smetherham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Smetherham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smetherham 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Smetherham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smetherham. For the veterans among your Smetherham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smetherham lifespan?

Average Smetherham life expectancy in 1977 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smetherham 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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