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Smitheman Family History

Smitheman Surname Meaning

from Middle English smith ‘smith’ (see Smith) + -man for someone who assisted a smith. Compare Smitherman.

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


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Where is the Smitheman family from?

You can see how Smitheman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitheman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smitheman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Smitheman families living in Shropshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Smitheman's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Smitheman families in 1891.
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What did your Smitheman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smitheman. 86% of Smitheman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smitheman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitheman 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Smitheman. 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 171 military records available for the last name Smitheman. For the veterans among your Smitheman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitheman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smitheman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smitheman in 1963 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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