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Ssmith Family History

Ssmith 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, Smitha, Nesmith, Seith, Smit, Stith, Smyth, Simich, Nessmith

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Where is the Ssmith family from?

You can see how Ssmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ssmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ssmith families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ssmith families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ssmith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ssmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ssmith 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 Ssmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ssmith. 100% of Ssmith men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Ssmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ssmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ssmith 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ssmith. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ssmith. For the veterans among your Ssmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ssmith lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Ssmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ssmith in 1973 was 76, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ssmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ssmith 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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