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Smitheran Family History

Smitheran 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: Smitherman, Smither, Smithers, Smotherman, Smithey, Smitha, Seither

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Where is the Smitheran family from?

You can see how Smitheran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitheran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smitheran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Smitheran families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smitheran's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Smitheran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitheran 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 Smitheran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smitheran. 100% of Smitheran 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
    100%

What Smitheran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Smitheran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitheran 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Smitheran. 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 19 military records available for the last name Smitheran. For the veterans among your Smitheran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitheran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Smitheran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Smitheran in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smitheran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitheran 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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