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Smethy Family History

Smethy 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: Smith, Shetty, Sheehy, Seth, Smithey, Sethi, Setty, Smitha, Smythe

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Where is the Smethy family from?

You can see how Smethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smethy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Smethy families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Smethy's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Smethy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smethy 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 21 census records available for the last name Smethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smethy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smethy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Smethy. For the veterans among your Smethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smethy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Smethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Smethy in 1974 was 74, and 56 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smethy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smethy 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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