Smithers Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Smithers Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Smithers family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 58
Female Servant 31
Independent 20
Ag Lab 15
Labourer 12
Male Servant 10
Farmer 9
Silk Weaver 9
Fishmonger 6
Apprentice 5
Painter 5
Clerk 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Butcher 4
Winder 4
Carpenter 4
Laundress 4
Handloom Weaver 4
Powerloom Weaver 4
Wool Comber 4
Carman 3
Shoe Maker 3
Blacksmith 3
Gentleman 3
Accountant 3

Smithers Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Smithers 100% 13,356
2 Smethers 88% 441
3 Smeathers 78% 342
4 Smathers 88% 157

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

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