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Smewin Family History

Smewin Surname Meaning

see Smewing.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Smewin family from?

You can see how Smewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smewin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Smewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Smewin families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Smewin's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Smewin families in 1891.
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What did your Smewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chairmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smewin. 100% of Smewin men worked as a Chairmaker and 87% of Smewin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chairmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Upholsterer
    14%

What Smewin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Smewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smewin 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 Smewin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Smewin. For the veterans among your Smewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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