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Smuthers Family History

Smuthers 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: Southers, Suthers, Smithers, Smythers, Smathers, Smothers, Smethers

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Where is the Smuthers family from?

You can see how Smuthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smuthers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Smuthers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Smuthers families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Smuthers's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Smuthers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smuthers 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 Smuthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smuthers. 58% of Smuthers men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Smuthers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Smuthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuthers 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Smuthers. 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 96 military records available for the last name Smuthers. For the veterans among your Smuthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smuthers lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Smuthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Smuthers in 1985 was 78, and 68 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smuthers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smuthers 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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