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Smibert Family History

Smibert Surname Meaning

from Middle English smethe ‘smooth’ + berde ‘beard’.

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


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Where is the Smibert family from?

You can see how Smibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smibert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smibert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 13 Smibert families living in Midlothian. This was about 87% of all the recorded Smibert's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Smibert families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smibert 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 Smibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Smibert. 72% of Smibert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Smibert women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Smibert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smibert 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Smibert. 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 34 military records available for the last name Smibert. For the veterans among your Smibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smibert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Smibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smibert in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smibert 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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