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Smiad Family History

Smiad 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: Smead, Smid, Smith, Saad, Miao, Shad, Stead, Sias, Samad, Mian

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Where is the Smiad family from?

You can see how Smiad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiad family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Smiad families living in Nebraska. This was about 78% of all the recorded Smiad's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Smiad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiad 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 21 census records available for the last name Smiad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiad 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smiad. 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 Smiad. For the veterans among your Smiad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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