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Smolett Family History

Smolett 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: Smolen, Smoley, Smolek, Amonett, Molette, Mollett, Sublett, Monett

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Where is the Smolett family from?

You can see how Smolett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolett family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Smolett families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Smolett family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smolett's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Smolett families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Smolett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolett 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 Smolett. 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 Smolett. For the veterans among your Smolett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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