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Smith Yost Family History

Smith Yost 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: Smithey, Smethurst, Smithart, Smithson, Smithhart, Smithers, Smith

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Where is the Smith Yost family from?

You can see how Smith Yost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smith Yost family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Smith Yost families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smith Yost's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Smith Yost families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smith Yost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smith Yost 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 Smith Yost. 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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There are 918 military records available for the last name Smith Yost. For the veterans among your Smith Yost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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