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Smeath Family History

Smeath Surname Meaning

see Smeeth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Smeath family from?

You can see how Smeath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Smeath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Smeath families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Smeath's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Smeath families in 1891.
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What did your Smeath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smeath. 90% of Smeath 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
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

What Smeath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smeath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeath 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Smeath. 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 132 military records available for the last name Smeath. For the veterans among your Smeath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeath lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Smeath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smeath in 1986 was 64, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smeath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeath 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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