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Origins of the Smitheram surname

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About the Smitherams

We have a total number of 1301 records for people with the last name Smitheram.

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Where do most Smitherams live?

In 1921, most Smitherams lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Smitherams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,090 records for the Smitheram surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.

Who were Smitherams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Smitheram first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Smitherams

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

Common Female occupations for Smitherams in 1921
Charwoman

7

General Servant Domestic

5

Housekeeper

5

Copper Ore Dresser

4

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Smitherams in 1921
Tin Miner

24

Iron Ore Miner

12

Agricultural Labourer

10

Copper Miner

9

Farm Labourer

7

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