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Smitherman Family History

Smitherman Surname Meaning

English (Kent): occupational name either for someone who assisted a blacksmith either from Middle English smithiere ‘blacksmith’ + -man or from Middle English smythy ‘smithy forge’ + -man.

See also Smither.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smitherman family from?

You can see how Smitherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smitherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 157 Smitherman families living in Kent. This was about 52% of all the recorded Smitherman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Smitherman families in 1891.
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What did your Smitherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smitherman. 28% of Smitherman men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Smitherman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smitherman were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Smitherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitherman 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Smitherman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Smitherman. For the veterans among your Smitherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitherman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Smitherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smitherman in 1941 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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