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Smeatham Family History

Smeatham Surname Meaning

in SW England a variant of Smitham.

A different explanation may be required for the surname in N England if it is not the result of migration of the Devon surname.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Smeatham family from?

You can see how Smeatham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeatham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smeatham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Smeatham families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Smeatham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Smeatham families in 1891.
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What did your Smeatham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smeatham. 100% of Smeatham 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 433 census records available for the last name Smeatham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeatham 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Smeatham. 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 55 military records available for the last name Smeatham. For the veterans among your Smeatham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeatham lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Smeatham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smeatham in 1983 was 40, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeatham 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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