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Smowton Family History

Smowton 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: Shotton, Morton, Rowton, Smeaton, Snowdon, Scotton, Mouton, Skowron

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Where is the Smowton family from?

You can see how Smowton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smowton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Smowton families living in Norfolk. This was about 74% of all the recorded Smowton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Smowton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smowton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smowton ancestors do for a living?

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

What Smowton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Smowton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smowton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Smowton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Smowton. For the veterans among your Smowton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smowton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Smowton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smowton in 1977 was 71, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smowton 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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