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Smythers Family History

Smythers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Smithers.

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


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Where is the Smythers family from?

You can see how Smythers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smythers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smythers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Smythers families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Smythers's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Smythers families in 1891.
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What did your Smythers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smythers. 84% of Smythers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smythers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smythers 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Smythers. 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 226 military records available for the last name Smythers. For the veterans among your Smythers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smythers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Smythers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smythers in 1957 was 31, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smythers 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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