| ![Show Contents]() Smithies History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The Anglo-Saxons of Britain first developed the name Smithies. It was a name given to someone who was a person who worked as a smith or smitty (blacksmith). 1 2 During the Middle Ages smiths were important for their skill in making horseshoes, ploughshares as well as swords, other weapons and armour. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Early Origins of the Smithies familyThe surname Smithies was first found in Warwickshire where John Smythiere was listed in the Assize Rolls for 1379. 3 Early History of the Smithies familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Smithies research. Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Smithies History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Smithies Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Smithies have been found, including Smithers, Smithies, Smythies, Smither and others. Early Notables of the Smithies familyMore information is included under the topic Early Smithies Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Smithies migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Smithies, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were:
Smithies Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Fred Smithies, aged 50, originally from Manchester, England, arrived in New York City in 1919 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 4
- David Smithies, aged 8, originally from Chosica, Peru, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Santa Ana" from Callao, Peru 4
- William Smithies, aged 55, originally from Chosica, Peru, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Santa Ana" from Callao, Peru 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Smithies (post 1700) | + |
- Oliver Smithies (1925-2017), English-born, American geneticist and Nobel laureate for for his genetics work
- Alexander "Alex" Smithies (b. 1990), English professional footballer
- Robert "Bob" Smithies (1934-2006), English photographer
- Karen Smithies (b. 1969), former England cricketer
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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Smithies migration to the United States 
