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Smeathers Family History

Smeathers Surname Meaning

see Smithers.

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


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Where is the Smeathers family from?

You can see how Smeathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeathers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smeathers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Smeathers families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Smeathers's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Smeathers families in 1891.
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What did your Smeathers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smeathers. 93% of Smeathers 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
    93%
  • Boot shoepacking
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smeathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeathers 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Smeathers. 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 199 military records available for the last name Smeathers. For the veterans among your Smeathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeathers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smeathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smeathers in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeathers 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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