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Smithard Family History

Smithard Surname Meaning

variant of Smither with post-medieval excrescent -d.

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


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Where is the Smithard family from?

You can see how Smithard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Smithard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Smithard family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Smithard families in 1911.
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What did your Smithard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Smithard. 43% of Smithard men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 72% of Smithard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smithard were Colliery Hewer H W 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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    43%
  • Tailor (journeyman)
    29%
  • Colliery Hewer H W
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smithard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithard 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Smithard. 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 185 military records available for the last name Smithard. For the veterans among your Smithard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithard lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Smithard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Smithard in 1989 was 85, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithard 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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