Smithey Family History

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Smithey Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone living by a smithy, from Middle English smithe, smythy ‘smithy’, or a habitational name from a place named with this word, as for example Smitha in Devon. It could also be a metonymic occupational name for the smith himself.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Smither, Smythe, Smitley, Smitha, Smith, Withey, Seither, Mitter

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Smithey Family Origin

Where is the Smithey family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Smithey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smithey families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Smithey families living in Alabama. This was about 13% of all the recorded Smithey's in the USA. Alabama and 6 other states had the highest population of Smithey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Smithey Family Occupations

    What did your Smithey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Smithey family was Farm Laborer. The most common Smithey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 62% of Smithey's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Smithey.

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    • Farmer

      62%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

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

    Smithey Historical Records

    What Smithey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Smithey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Smithey. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Smithey. For the veterans among your Smithey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Smithey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Smithey lifespan?

    Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Smithey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Smithey in 1943 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smithey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smithey 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.

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