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Smorthwaite Family History

Smorthwaite Surname Meaning

see Smurthwaite.

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


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Where is the Smorthwaite family from?

You can see how Smorthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smorthwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Smorthwaite families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smorthwaite's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Smorthwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Smorthwaite ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Smorthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smorthwaite 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Smorthwaite. 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 17 military records available for the last name Smorthwaite. For the veterans among your Smorthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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