Smiths Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Smiths Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Smiths family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 45
General Labourer 5
Domestic Servant 4
Dress Maker 3
Labourer 2
Licensed Victualler 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Hat Manufacturer 2
Hat Trimmer 2
Agricultural Labourer Daughter 2
Feather Maker 1
General Servant Domestic 1
House Painter 1
House Proprietor 1
Police Constable 1
Police Constable's Wife 1
Tie Maker 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Agricultural Labourer Son 1
Coal Miner 1
Visitor 1
Grocer Master 1
Market Gardener 1
Tin Miner 1
Gardener And Servant 1

Smiths Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Smithies 75% 5,532
2 Smiths 100% 2,364
3 Smithes 86% 302

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The surname Smiths is the 2nd most popular variant of Smithies.

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