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
General Labourer 35
Living On Own Means 25
Dress Maker 22
Scholar 21
Cook Domestic 20
Cotton Weaver 20
General Servant Domestic 14
Gardener Domestic 14
Domestic Servant 13
Housemaid Domestic 13
Carpenter 12
Bricklayer 10
Laundress Wash 10
Brick Layer 9
Bricklayer Labourer 9
House Maid Domestic 8
Farmers Son 8
Carman 7
Commercial Clerk 7
House Painter 7
Charwoman 6
Dressmaker 6
Game Keeper 6
Farm Labourer 6
Agricultural Labourer 6

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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