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Smithon Family History

Smithon 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: Smithson, Smith, Mitton, Smithey, Smitha, Michon, Smither, Smithee

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Where is the Smithon family from?

You can see how Smithon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Smithon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Smithon families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Smithon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithon 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 Smithon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smithon. 100% of Smithon 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 229 census records available for the last name Smithon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithon 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Smithon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Smithon. For the veterans among your Smithon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithon

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