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Smitle Family History

Smitle 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: Smitley, Smittle, Smithe, Smith, Spittle, Miele, Spille, Smillie

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Where is the Smitle family from?

You can see how Smitle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smitle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Smitle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smitle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smitle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smitle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smitle. 100% of Smitle 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Smitle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitle 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smitle. 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 18 military records available for the last name Smitle. For the veterans among your Smitle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitle lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Smitle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smitle in 1985 was 58, and 51 in 1994.

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