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Smirthwaite Family History

Smirthwaite Surname Meaning

see Smurthwaite.

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


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Where is the Smirthwaite family from?

You can see how Smirthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smirthwaite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smirthwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Smirthwaite families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Smirthwaite's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Smirthwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Smirthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brick tile Maker Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smirthwaite. 100% of Smirthwaite men worked as a Brick tile Maker Heavy Worker and 100% of Smirthwaite 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

  • Brick tile Maker Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Smirthwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smirthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smirthwaite 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Smirthwaite. 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 106 military records available for the last name Smirthwaite. For the veterans among your Smirthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smirthwaite lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Smirthwaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Smirthwaite in 1971 was 80, and 37 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smirthwaite 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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