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Smethhurst Family History

Smethhurst 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: Smethurst, Smithhart, Smethers, Bathurst, Akehurst, Whitehurst

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Where is the Smethhurst family from?

You can see how Smethhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smethhurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Smethhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Smethhurst families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Smethhurst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smethhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smethhurst 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 Smethhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smethhurst. 67% of Smethhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Proprietress
    34%

What Smethhurst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Smethhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smethhurst 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Smethhurst. 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 11 military records available for the last name Smethhurst. For the veterans among your Smethhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smethhurst lifespan?

Average Smethhurst life expectancy in 1995 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smethhurst 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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