Smitherson Family History

Smitherson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Smitherman, Matherson, Smithson, Smithers, Smothermon, Michelson, Mcpherson, Brotherson, Siverson, Richerson

965 record(s) for Smitherson

278	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
27	Military Records
58	Immigration Records
387	Census and Voter Lists
215	Member Trees

Where is the Smitherson family from?

You can see how Smitherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Smitherson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Smitherson families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smitherson's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Smitherson families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smitherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smitherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smitherson. 60% of Smitherson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Smitherson women worked as a Stenographer.

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

60%

Laborer

40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

100%

What Smitherson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 387 census records available for the last name Smitherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitherson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Smitherson. 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.

Military Records

There are 27 military records available for the last name Smitherson. For the veterans among your Smitherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Smitherson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Smitherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Smitherson in 1985 was 95, and 74 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitherson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.