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Smothers Family History

Smothers Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire): variant of Smithers. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Smothers family from?

You can see how Smothers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smothers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smothers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Smothers families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Smothers's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Smothers families in 1891.
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What did your Smothers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smothers. 100% of Smothers 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 21,000 census records available for the last name Smothers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smothers 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Smothers. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Smothers. For the veterans among your Smothers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smothers lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Smothers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smothers in 1946 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smothers 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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