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Origins of the Smithie surname

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About the Smithies

We have a total number of 206 records for people with the last name Smithie.

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Where do most Smithies live?

In 1921, most Smithies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Smithies

How common is your surname?

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

We have 171 records for the Smithie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.

Who were Smithies most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Smithies.

What are the most common Smithie first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Ada

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Common jobs for Smithies

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

Common Female occupations for Smithies in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

Power Alpacha Weaver

2

Attend To Home Duties

1

Charwoman

1

Cloth Weaver

1

Common Male occupations for Smithies in 1921
At School

1

Bookeeper & Cashier

1

Butcher

1

Cashier

1

Cashier Book Keeper

1

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