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Smithfield Family History

Smithfield 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: Litchfield, Whitfield, Whitefield, Stinchfield, Highfield, Crihfield

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Where is the Smithfield family from?

You can see how Smithfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smithfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Smithfield families living in Alabama. This was about 55% of all the recorded Smithfield's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Smithfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithfield 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 Smithfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smithfield. 50% of Smithfield men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smithfield women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Smithfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Smithfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithfield 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Smithfield. 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 78 military records available for the last name Smithfield. For the veterans among your Smithfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Smithfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smithfield in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithfield 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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