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Origins of the Smiddy surname

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About the Smiddys

We have a total number of 1067 records for people with the last name Smiddy.

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Where do most Smiddys live?

In 1921, most Smiddys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Smiddys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 502 records for the Smiddy surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Smiddys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Smiddys.

What are the most common Smiddy first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Ellen

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Smiddy family members

Common jobs for Smiddys

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

Common Female occupations for Smiddys in 1921
Lodging House Keeper

3

Dressmaker

2

Hospital Nurse

2

Living On Her Own Means

2

Ag Lab Daur

1

Common Male occupations for Smiddys in 1921
Semiskilled Miners

6

Agricultural Labourer

3

Plumber

3

Whitesmith

3

Attendants

2

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