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Smytha Family History

Smytha 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: Smitha, Smythe, Smyth, Smith, Smaha, Smithe, Motta, Mota, Seth, Smyrl

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Where is the Smytha family from?

You can see how Smytha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smytha family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Smytha family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Smytha's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Smytha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smytha 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 Smytha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smytha. 100% of Smytha men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Smytha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Smytha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smytha 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Smytha. 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 7 military records available for the last name Smytha. For the veterans among your Smytha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smytha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Smytha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smytha in 1965 was 59, and 72 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smytha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smytha 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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