Smethurst Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Smethurst Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Smethurst family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 15
Coal Miner 14
Labourer 12
Dyer Silk Cotton Journeyman 9
Collier 8
Cotton Weaver 7
Dyer 7
Independent 5
Silk Weaver 5
Hatter 4
Weaver's Apprentice 4
Shoe Maker 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Coachman 3
Cotton Reeler 3
Dress Maker 3
Female Servant 3
Factory Labourer 2
Apprentice Hatter 2
Silk Piecer Joiner 2
Silk Winder 2
Small Ware Weaver 2
Weaver Cotton Journeyman 2
Weaver Journeyman 2
Cord Wainer 2

Smethurst Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Smethurst 100% 11,727
2 Smithurst 89% 4,659
3 Smethhurst 90% 173

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The surname Smethurst is the most popular version of all its varients

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