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Smouther Family History

Smouther 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: Souther, Souter, Smither, Southern, Southers, Soutter, Suther

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smouther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Smouther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smouther 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smouther. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smouther. For the veterans among your Smouther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smouther lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Smouther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smouther in 1978 was 74, and 49 in 2002.

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