Origins of the Smithdale surname
About the Smithdales
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Interesting facts about Smithdale
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Smithdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Smithdales most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Smithdale first names?
Thomas
Arthur Edward
Emma
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Smithdales
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Smithdales in 1921
General Servant Domestic
5
Dressmaker
3
Scholars
3
Cook Domestic
2
Machinist (Boot)
2
Common male occupations for Smithdales in 1921
Iron Moulder
13
Iron Founder
9
School-Boy
5
Engine Fitter
4
Millwright
4
