Origins of the Smothers surname

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    In 1921, most Smotherses lived in mid-wales

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    62 Smotherses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Smothers

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Smotherses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Smotherses in 1921

    Blacksmith

    1

    Carpenters

    1

    Fund Holder

    1

    H W

    1

    Licensed Hawker In Old Clothes

    1

    Common male occupations for Smotherses in 1921

    Farm Hands

    24

    General Farmers

    14

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    12

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    11

    Tinsmiths

    6

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