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Origins of the Smeaton surname

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Where do most Smeatons live?

In 1921, most Smeatons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Smeatons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,710 records for the Smeaton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.

Who were Smeatons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Smeaton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Smeatons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Smeatons in 1921
Dressmaker

47

Domestic Servant

37

House Servant

23

F S

22

Housekeeper

22

Common Male occupations for Smeatons in 1921
Joiner

49

Mason

33

Blacksmith

29

Coal Miner

24

Coal Miner Hewer

24

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