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Smye Family History

Smye Surname Meaning

see Smy.

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


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Where is the Smye family from?

You can see how Smye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Smye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Smye families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smye's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Smye families in 1891.
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What did your Smye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smye. 100% of Smye men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Smye 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Smye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smye 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Smye. 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 123 military records available for the last name Smye. For the veterans among your Smye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smye lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Smye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smye in 1966 was 67, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smye 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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