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Smitha Family History

Smitha Surname Meaning

Altered form of Smithey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smitha family from?

You can see how Smitha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smitha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Smitha families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Smitha's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Smitha families in 1891.
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What did your Smitha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smitha. 100% of Smitha 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Smitha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitha 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Smitha. 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 680 military records available for the last name Smitha. For the veterans among your Smitha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitha lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Smitha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Smitha in 1953 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitha 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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