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Smerdon Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name predominantly from Smeardon Down in Petertavy (Devon) though perhaps occasionally also from Smarden (Kent). The Devon placename derives from Old English smeoru ‘fat grease’ (probably used in allusion to rich pasturage) + dūn ‘hill’ while the Kent placename comes from Old English smeoru ‘fat grease’ + denn ‘pasture’.

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


Similar surnames: Sheldon, Skeldon, Seddon, Merton, Sneddon, Smeaton, Weedon, Verdon

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Where is the Smerdon family from?

You can see how Smerdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smerdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smerdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Smerdon families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Smerdon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Smerdon families in 1911.
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What did your Smerdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smerdon. 23% of Smerdon men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Smerdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smerdon were Civil Servant and Old Age Pensioner. .

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Press Photographer
    6%
  • Civil Servant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    2%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Smerdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smerdon 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 991 immigration records available for the last name Smerdon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 630 military records available for the last name Smerdon. For the veterans among your Smerdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smerdon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Smerdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Smerdon in 1952 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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