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Smoth Family History

Smoth 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: Smith, Soth, Smyth, Roth, Booth, Mota, Seth, Slott, Koth, Toth

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Where is the Smoth family from?

You can see how Smoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Smoth family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smoth's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Smoth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Smoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoth 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Smoth. 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 46 military records available for the last name Smoth. For the veterans among your Smoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smoth lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Smoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smoth in 1976 was 70, and 43 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smoth 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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