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Smiston Family History

Smiston 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: Whiston, Milton, Liston, Mitton, Sinton, Muston, Sison, Smeaton

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Where is the Smiston family from?

You can see how Smiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Smiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Smiston family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Smiston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Smiston families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Smiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Smiston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Smiston. For the veterans among your Smiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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