This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Smoote family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Smoote Family History

Smoote 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: Smoot, Smoots, Moore, Motte, Monte, Coote, Foote, Moot, Slote, Smouse

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Smoote family from?

You can see how Smoote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smoote family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Smoote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Smoote families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Smoote's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Smoote families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smoote surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Smoote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Smoote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smoote census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Smoote

Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Smoote. 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.

View all Smoote immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Smoote. For the veterans among your Smoote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Smoote military records

You've only scratched the surface of Smoote family history

Discover More

What is the average Smoote lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Smoote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Smoote in 1967 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smoote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smoote ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Smoote family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial