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Smythy Family History

Smythy 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: Smythe, Smyth, Smith, Smithey, Smitha, Smutny, Mathy, Smyly, Smithe

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Where is the Smythy family from?

You can see how Smythy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smythy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smythy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Smythy families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Smythy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Smythy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smythy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Smythy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smythy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smythy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Smythy. For the veterans among your Smythy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smythy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Smythy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smythy in 1974 was 69, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smythy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smythy 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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