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Smirfitt Family History

Smirfitt 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: Morfitt, Parfitt, Skerritt, Merritt, Spirito, Starritt, Moffitt

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Where is the Smirfitt family from?

You can see how Smirfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirfitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Smirfitt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smirfitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Smirfitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smirfitt 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 Smirfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smirfitt. 50% of Smirfitt women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Smirfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirfitt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Smirfitt. 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 Smirfitt. For the veterans among your Smirfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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