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Origins of the Smythe surname

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Where do most Smythes live?

In 1921, most Smythes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Smythes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,640 records for the Smythe surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Smythes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Smythe first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Smythes

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

Common Female occupations for Smythes in 1921
Living On Own Means

72

Dressmaker

36

General Servant Domestic

24

Private Means

24

Living On Her Own Means

21

Common Male occupations for Smythes in 1921
Husbandman

26

Yeoman

24

Clerk

22

Brewer

21

Solicitor

21

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