This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Smitth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Smitth Family History

Smitth 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: Smith, Mitch, Mitts, Saitta, Smitha, Spieth, Seith, Smit, Stitt

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Smitth family from?

You can see how Smitth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smitth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 11 Smitth families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smitth's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Smitth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Smitth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smitth. 45% of Smitth men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Smitth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    23%

What Smitth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Smitth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Smitth

Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Smitth. 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.

View all Smitth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Smitth. For the veterans among your Smitth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Smitth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Smitth family history

Discover More

What is the average Smitth lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Smitth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Smitth in 1978 was 76, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smitth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Smitth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial