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Smisson Family History

Smisson Surname Meaning

see Smithson.

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


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Where is the Smisson family from?

You can see how Smisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Smisson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smisson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Smisson families in 1891.
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What did your Smisson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Smisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smisson 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Smisson. 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 128 military records available for the last name Smisson. For the veterans among your Smisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smisson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Smisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Smisson in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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