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
School 22
General Servant (domestic) 4
Private Means 4
Cook Domestic 2
Dressmaker 2
School Keeper 2
House Keeper 2
Home 2
Coal Miner Hewer 2
Paring Cutter 2
Farm Labourer 2
Miller Warehouse Fareman 2
Tinning 2
Retired Carpenter 1
Blacksmith Apprentice 1
Dentist Machanic 1
Draper Apprentice 1
Ground Keeper 1
Labourer - General 1
Groom 1
Domestic At Home 1
Cartor 1
Gardener 1
Parman 1
Salesman 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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