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Smithyes Family History

Smithyes Surname Meaning

see Smithies.

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


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Where is the Smithyes family from?

You can see how Smithyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithyes family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Smithyes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Smithyes families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Smithyes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Smithyes families in 1891.
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What did your Smithyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smithyes. 85% of Smithyes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smithyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithyes 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Smithyes. 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 76 military records available for the last name Smithyes. For the veterans among your Smithyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithyes lifespan?

Average Smithyes life expectancy in 1994 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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