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Smathers Family History

Smathers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Smithers. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smathers family from?

You can see how Smathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smathers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smathers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Smathers families living in Cheshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Smathers's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Smathers families in 1891.
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What did your Smathers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smathers. 100% of Smathers women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Smathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smathers 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Smathers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Smathers. For the veterans among your Smathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smathers lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Smathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Smathers in 1950 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smathers 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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