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Smitty Family History

Smitty 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, Shetty, Chitty, Witty, Smithey, Mitts, Setty, Whitty, Smiley

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Where is the Smitty family from?

You can see how Smitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smitty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smitty family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Smitty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smitty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitty 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 Smitty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smitty. 53% of Smitty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smitty women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Smitty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Smitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitty 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Smitty. 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 232 military records available for the last name Smitty. For the veterans among your Smitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Smitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smitty in 1966 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitty 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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