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Smethers Family History

Smethers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Smithers.

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


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Where is the Smethers family from?

You can see how Smethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smethers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smethers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Smethers families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Smethers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Smethers families in 1911.
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What did your Smethers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smethers. 28% of Smethers men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Smethers women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smethers were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Smethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smethers 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Smethers. 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 648 military records available for the last name Smethers. For the veterans among your Smethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smethers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Smethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smethers in 1949 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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