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Smits Family History

Smits Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Smit.

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


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Where is the Smits family from?

You can see how Smits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smits family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Smits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Smits families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Smits's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Smits families in 1891.
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What did your Smits ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smits. 85% of Smits 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
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Smits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smits 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Smits. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smits. For the veterans among your Smits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smits lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smits in 1961 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smits 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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