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Scmith Family History

Scmith Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Smith, Schmith, Smitha, Schuth, Seith, Mcmath, Smit, Stith, Schmitz

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Where is the Scmith family from?

You can see how Scmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Scmith families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scmith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Scmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scmith census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Scmith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Scmith. For the veterans among your Scmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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