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Smitchell Family History

Smitchell 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: Mitchell, Kitchell, Satchell, Michell, Gitchell, Mitchel, Setchell

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Where is the Smitchell family from?

You can see how Smitchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitchell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smitchell families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Smitchell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Smitchell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitchell 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 Smitchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smitchell. 100% of Smitchell men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Smitchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitchell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Smitchell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Smitchell. For the veterans among your Smitchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitchell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smitchell

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