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Smythia Family History

Smythia 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, Mathia, Smyth, Smith, Stathis, Smithey, Sethi

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Where is the Smythia family from?

You can see how Smythia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smythia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Smythia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Smythia families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smythia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Smythia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smythia 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 Smythia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Smythia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Smythia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smythia 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 Smythia. 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 30 military records available for the last name Smythia. For the veterans among your Smythia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smythia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Smythia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smythia in 1970 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smythia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smythia 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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