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Smotts Family History

Smotts 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: Spotts, Stotts, Smoots, Motts, Shotts, Motta, Slott, Motte, Stott

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Where is the Smotts family from?

You can see how Smotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smotts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Smotts families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Smotts's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Smotts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smotts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smotts. 100% of Smotts men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Smotts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Smotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smotts 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Smotts. 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 46 military records available for the last name Smotts. For the veterans among your Smotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smotts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Smotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Smotts in 1964 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smotts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smotts 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.

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