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Smithyman Family History

Smithyman Surname Meaning

see Smitherman.

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


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Where is the Smithyman family from?

You can see how Smithyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smithyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Smithyman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Smithyman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Smithyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithyman 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 Smithyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistant In Charge Of Planning profess Section Aeroplane Way Factory L M s Rly Coy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smithyman. 100% of Smithyman men worked as an Assistant In Charge Of Planning profess Section Aeroplane Way Factory L M s Rly Coy and 75% of Smithyman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Assistant In Charge Of Planning profess Section Aeroplane Way Factory L M s Rly Coy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Charwoman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smithyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithyman 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Smithyman. 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 228 military records available for the last name Smithyman. For the veterans among your Smithyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithyman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Smithyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Smithyman in 1966 was 93, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithyman 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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