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Smeeton Family History

Smeeton Surname Meaning

see Smeaton.

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


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Where is the Smeeton family from?

You can see how Smeeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeeton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smeeton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Smeeton families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Smeeton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Smeeton families in 1891.
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What did your Smeeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smeeton. 22% of Smeeton men worked as a Retired and 74% of Smeeton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smeeton were Clothing Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    22%
  • Upholsterer
    22%
  • Wholesale Butcher (master)
    15%
  • Clothing Manufacturer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Smeeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeeton 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Smeeton. 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 736 military records available for the last name Smeeton. For the veterans among your Smeeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeeton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smeeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smeeton in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeeton 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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