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Smidley Family History

Smidley 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: Smiley, Smitley, Smedley, Sidley, Sidney, Medley, Ridley, Sibley

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Where is the Smidley family from?

You can see how Smidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Smidley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Smidley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Smidley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smidley 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 Smidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smidley. 100% of Smidley 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 Smidley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Smidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smidley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Smidley. 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 189 military records available for the last name Smidley. For the veterans among your Smidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smidley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Smidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Smidley in 1970 was 90, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smidley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smidley 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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