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Smithin Family History

Smithin Surname Meaning

perhaps a SW dialect form of Smiths using the genitive singular form in -en instead of -es.

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


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Where is the Smithin family from?

You can see how Smithin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Smithin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smithin family living in Derbyshire. This was about 10% of all the recorded Smithin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Smithin families in 1891.
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What did your Smithin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smithin. 60% of Smithin 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
    60%
  • Independent
    40%

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Smithin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Smithin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Smithin. For the veterans among your Smithin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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