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Origins of the Smout surname

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About the Smouts

We have a total number of 5321 records for people with the last name Smout.

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Where do most Smouts live?

In 1921, most Smouts lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Smouts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,970 records for the Smout surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Smouts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Smout first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Smouts

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

Common Female occupations for Smouts in 1921
Dressmaker

22

Domestic Servant

15

General Servant

13

General Servant Domestic

12

Housekeeper

12

Common Male occupations for Smouts in 1921
Coal Miner

42

Blacksmith

25

Farm Labourer

20

General Labourer

20

Butcher

17

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