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Smiith Family History

Smiith 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: Smith, Smitha, Spieth, Seith, Smit, Stith, Smidt, Smyth, Smithe

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Where is the Smiith family from?

You can see how Smiith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smiith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Smiith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smiith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Smiith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiith 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 Smiith ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Smiith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiith 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Smiith. 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 43 military records available for the last name Smiith. For the veterans among your Smiith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiith lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Smiith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smiith in 1974 was 61, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smiith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smiith 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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