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Smeatt Family History

Smeatt 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: Sweatt, Smead, Smeaton, Myatt, Swett, Smart, Sneath, Matt, Spratt

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Where is the Smeatt family from?

You can see how Smeatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeatt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Smeatt family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeatt's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Smeatt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Smeatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeatt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smeatt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smeatt. For the veterans among your Smeatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeatt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smeatt 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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