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Smitheram Family History

Smitheram Name Meaning

unexplained. Perhaps a variant of Smitherman the first spelling with -r- in which is from Somerset: George Smitherman 1724 in IGI (Crewkerne Somerset).

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


Similar surnames: Smitherman, Smither, Smithers, Smithey, Smitha, Seither, Smithart

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Where is the Smitheram family from?

You can see how Smitheram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitheram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smitheram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Smitheram families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Smitheram's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smitheram families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitheram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smitheram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smitheram. 100% of Smitheram men worked as an Inspector and 100% of Smitheram women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 312 immigration records available for the last name Smitheram. 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 182 military records available for the last name Smitheram. For the veterans among your Smitheram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitheram lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smitheram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smitheram in 1961 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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