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Smitch Family History

Smitch 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, Mitch, Fitch, Ritch, Mutch, Stich, Mich, Misch, Smitha, Veitch

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Where is the Smitch family from?

You can see how Smitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smitch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Smitch families living in Leicestershire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Smitch's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Smitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitch 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 Smitch ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Smitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitch 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Smitch. 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 93 military records available for the last name Smitch. For the veterans among your Smitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Smitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smitch in 1966 was 77, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitch 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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