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Smathurst Family History

Smathurst 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: Smethurst, Bathurst, Smathers, Ashurst, Mathur, Hayhurst, Mathurin

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Where is the Smathurst family from?

You can see how Smathurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smathurst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smathurst family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Smathurst's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Smathurst families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Smathurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smathurst 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Smathurst. 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 4 military records available for the last name Smathurst. For the veterans among your Smathurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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