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Smissen Family History

Smissen Surname Meaning

see Smithson.

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


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Where is the Smissen family from?

You can see how Smissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smissen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smissen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Smissen families living in Kent. This was about 83% of all the recorded Smissen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Smissen families in 1891.
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What did your Smissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smissen. 60% of Smissen men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Smissen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smissen were General Labourer and Housework.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    20%
  • Housework
    10%

What Smissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Smissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smissen 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Smissen. 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 94 military records available for the last name Smissen. For the veterans among your Smissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smissen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Smissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smissen in 1966 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smissen 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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