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Smth Family History

Smth 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: Smith, Seth, Soth, Smyth, Rath, Shah, Roth, Bath, Ruth, Sato

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Where is the Smth family from?

You can see how Smth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Smth families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Smth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smth 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 Smth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smth. 60% of Smth men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Smth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smth were Colliery Labourer Below and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Colliery Labourer Below
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

What Smth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Smth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smth 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Smth. 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 428 military records available for the last name Smth. For the veterans among your Smth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smth lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Smth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smth in 1987 was 58, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smth 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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