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Smey Family History

Smey 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: Amey, Smeby, Smet, Smay, Mey, Sumey, Smee, Shey, Srey, May

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Where is the Smey family from?

You can see how Smey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Smey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Smey families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Smey's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Smey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smey 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 Smey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smey. 53% of Smey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Smey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smey were Shoe Worker and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Shoe Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Smey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Smey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Smey. 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 99 military records available for the last name Smey. For the veterans among your Smey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Smey in 1964 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smey 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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