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Smuth Family History

Smuth Name 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, Muth, South, Smyth, Smutz, Muto, Kluth, Ruth, Seth, Guth

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Where is the Smuth family from?

You can see how Smuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Smuth families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Smuth's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Smuth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smuth. 43% of Smuth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smuth women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuth 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Smuth. 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 78 military records available for the last name Smuth. For the veterans among your Smuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smuth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Smuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smuth in 1970 was 86, and 69 in 1996.

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