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Smithdale Family History

Smithdale Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Smithdale family from?

You can see how Smithdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smithdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Smithdale families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Smithdale's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Smithdale families in 1891.
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What did your Smithdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smithdale. 81% of Smithdale 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
    81%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    8%

What Smithdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Smithdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithdale 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Smithdale. 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 70 military records available for the last name Smithdale. For the veterans among your Smithdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithdale lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Smithdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smithdale in 1975 was 52, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithdale 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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