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Smithman Family History

Smithman Surname Meaning

see Smitheman.

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


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Where is the Smithman family from?

You can see how Smithman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smithman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Smithman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smithman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Smithman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithman 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 Smithman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smithman. 26% of Smithman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Smithman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smithman were Mechanic and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Smithman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smithman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithman 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Smithman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Smithman. For the veterans among your Smithman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Smithman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Smithman in 1966 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithman 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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