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Smellet Family History

Smellet 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: Smelley, Seller, Mallet, Millet, Melle, Mollet, Selle, Speller

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Where is the Smellet family from?

You can see how Smellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smellet family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Smellet families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Smellet families living in Banffshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smellet's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Smellet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smellet 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 16 census records available for the last name Smellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smellet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smellet. 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 military records available for the last name Smellet. For the veterans among your Smellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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