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Smton Family History

Smton 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: Seton, Son, Simon, Stone, Alton, Samson, Orton, Seaton, Elton, Simeon

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Where is the Smton family from?

You can see how Smton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Smton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Smton family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Smton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Smton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Smton. 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 Smton. For the veterans among your Smton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smton

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