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Where is the Smyth family from?
You can see how Smyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smyth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 500 Smyth families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Smyth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smyth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smyth. 7% of Smyth men worked as a General Labourer and 61% of Smyth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smyth were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .
Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Smyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smyth in 1946 was 39, and 77 in 2004.