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Smithie Family History

Smithie 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: Smithee, Smithe, Smith, Smillie, Smithey, Mathie, Smitha, Smythe

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Where is the Smithie family from?

You can see how Smithie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smithie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Smithie families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Smithie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithie 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 Smithie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smithie. 100% of Smithie 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
    100%

What Smithie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Smithie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithie 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Smithie. 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 122 military records available for the last name Smithie. For the veterans among your Smithie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Smithie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smithie in 1952 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithie 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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