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Smettem Family History

Smettem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Setter, Mette, Stetter, Smetzer, Sletten, Sette, Metter, Metten

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Where is the Smettem family from?

You can see how Smettem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smettem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Smettem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Smettem families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Smettem's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Smettem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smettem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smettem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smettem. 100% of Smettem 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%

What Smettem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Smettem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smettem 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Smettem. 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 15 military records available for the last name Smettem. For the veterans among your Smettem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smettem lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Smettem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smettem in 1980 was 65, and 69 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smettem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smettem 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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