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Smelldon Family History

Smelldon 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: Sheldon, Mellon, Skeldon, Smerdon, Sellon, Seldon, Melson, Seddon

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Where is the Smelldon family from?

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

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

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