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the smiths got their name from the couple who turned in the people responsible for the moors murders in england. as the story goes Johnny marr and Morrisy were trying to figure a name out or their band.. previously they read the book beyond belief about the moors murders. and as they pondered the name of their would be band johny marr wrote out the smiths on a piece of card board, and held it up.. the rest is history as they say.. the moors murders is referenced in the song suffer the little children
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe name Smith refers to the profession. People who worked with metal were called smiths - goldsmith, silversmith, blacksmith. It was common for a son to follow his father into the same profession. It was natural for a profession name to evolve into a family name.
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With which group was the lead singer morrissey?
Morrissey was the lead singer of The Smiths.
What is will smiths oldest sons name?
His oldest son's name is Willard Smith, second Jayden Smith, and the youngest is his daughter Willow.
What was will smiths childhood like?
kiss my butt
When is wilow smiths birthday?
October 31st.
When is Spencer Smiths birthday?
September 2nd :D
Would you add an apostrophe s to Smiths if it is possessive?
Yes, you would add an apostrophe before the "s" to show possession. For example, "Smith's car" indicates that the car belongs to Smith.
What is will smiths whole name?
William Smith.
What is willow smiths favorite name?
Eating
What is Will smiths sister's name?
casey smith
What is willow smiths bfs name?
hey guys! Willow smiths best friend is called Michelle cambra
What is Sean Smiths midddle name?
darren gary
What were the name of the smiths on the trail of tears?
fat people
Was Will Smith daughter name?
WILLOW is Will SMITHS daughter
What is Jayden smiths sisters name?
Willow Smith
What are willow smiths dancers name?
Simrin Player
What is Alex Smiths sisters name?
Abbey Smith
What is the Greek black smiths gods name?
Hephaestos
