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Smecton Family History

Smecton 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: Smeaton, Seaton, Sexton, Melton, Skelton, Shenton, Shelton, Merton

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Where is the Smecton family from?

You can see how Smecton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smecton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Smecton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Smecton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smecton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Smecton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Smecton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smecton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Smecton. 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 Smecton. For the veterans among your Smecton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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