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Smothergill Family History

Smothergill 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: Fothergill, Sherrill, Sturgill, Weatherill, Wetherill, Smotherman

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Where is the Smothergill family from?

You can see how Smothergill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smothergill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smothergill family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smothergill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smothergill families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Smothergill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smothergill 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Smothergill. 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 26 military records available for the last name Smothergill. For the veterans among your Smothergill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smothergill lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Smothergill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smothergill in 1973 was 46, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smothergill 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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