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Smies Family History

Smies 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: Mies, Spies, Smiles, Smits, Sies, Miles, Smith, Sales, Fries, Spier

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Where is the Smies family from?

You can see how Smies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Smies family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Smies's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Smies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smies 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 Smies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smies. 42% of Smies men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Smies women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smies were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Propietor
    34%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Smies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Smies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smies 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Smies. 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 123 military records available for the last name Smies. For the veterans among your Smies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smies lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Smies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smies in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smies 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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