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Smutney Family History

Smutney 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: Smutny, Smithey, Putney, Smitley, Gautney, Sutley, Kutney, Matney

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Where is the Smutney family from?

You can see how Smutney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smutney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smutney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Smutney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smutney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Smutney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smutney 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 Smutney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smutney. 63% of Smutney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Smutney women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Smutney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Smutney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smutney 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Smutney. 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 116 military records available for the last name Smutney. For the veterans among your Smutney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smutney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smutney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Smutney in 1963 was 65, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smutney 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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