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Smits Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Smit .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Smit, Smet, Swets, Suits, Seils, Smidt, Mis, Mitts, Waits, Smoots

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Where is the Smits family from?

You can see how Smits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smits family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Smits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 38 Smits families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Smits's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Smits families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smits. 19% of Smits men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Smits women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Smits were Farming and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Smits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smits 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Smits. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smits. For the veterans among your Smits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smits lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Smits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Smits in 1961 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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