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Smih Family History

Smih 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, Smid, Smit, Shih, Shi, Min, Amin, Shah, Shim, Mir

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Where is the Smih family from?

You can see how Smih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smih family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smih families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Smih family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smih's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Smih families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smih 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 Smih ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smih. 42% of Smih men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Smih women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smih were Labor and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smih 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Smih. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 371 military records available for the last name Smih. For the veterans among your Smih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smih lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Smih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Smih in 1979 was 70, and 49 in 2002.

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