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Smouse Family History

Smouse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schmaus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Smouse family from?

You can see how Smouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smouse family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smouse's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Smouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smouse 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 Smouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smouse. 20% of Smouse men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Smouse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smouse were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    35%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Smouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smouse 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Smouse. 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 893 military records available for the last name Smouse. For the veterans among your Smouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smouse lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Smouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Smouse in 1951 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smouse 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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