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Origins of the Smetzer surname

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About the Smetzers

We have a total number of 155 records for people with the last name Smetzer.

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Where do most Smetzers live?

In 1921, most Smetzers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Smetzers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 132 records for the Smetzer surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Smetzers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Smetzers.

What are the most common Smetzer first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Smetzers

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

Common Female occupations for Smetzers in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Education Of Children And Work Connected With It

2

Pupil Teacher

2

School Teacher

2

Annuitant

1

Common Male occupations for Smetzers in 1921
Compositor

3

Farm Hands

3

Printer Compositor Appr

3

Printer Compositor

2

Printer Pressman

2

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