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Smaston Family History

Smaston 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: Maston, Easton, Manton, Seaton, Stanton, Beaston, Marton, Aston

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Where is the Smaston family from?

You can see how Smaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smaston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smaston family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smaston's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Smaston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smaston 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 26 census records available for the last name Smaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smaston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smaston. 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 40 military records available for the last name Smaston. For the veterans among your Smaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smaston lifespan?

Average Smaston life expectancy in 1998 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smaston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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