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Smithburn Family History

Smithburn 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: Fishburn, Milburn, Smithart, Smither, Mashburn, Smithson, Smithhart

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Where is the Smithburn family from?

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

What did your Smithburn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Smithburn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Smithburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithburn 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 Smithburn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Smithburn. For the veterans among your Smithburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smithburn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Smithburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Smithburn in 1969 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

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