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Smye Family History

Smye Name Meaning

see Smy .

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


Similar surnames: Skye, Smee, Saye, Smyer, Slye, Smyre, Sayer, Rye, Say, Sale

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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 1911 there were 27 Smye families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Smye's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Smye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smye ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Smye. 77% of Smye men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Student
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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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 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 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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