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Smarhitt Family History

Smarhitt 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: Starritt, Smartt, Parfitt, Skerritt, Merritt, Mabbitt, Smart

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Where is the Smarhitt family from?

You can see how Smarhitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smarhitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Smarhitt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smarhitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Smarhitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Smarhitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smarhitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smarhitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Smarhitt. For the veterans among your Smarhitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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