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Smuely Family History

Smuely 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: Sully, Samuel, Smeby, Smull, Scully, Smutny, Steely, Shuey, Samuels

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Where is the Smuely family from?

You can see how Smuely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smuely family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Smuely families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Smuely's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Smuely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smuely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Smuely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Smuely. 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 Smuely. For the veterans among your Smuely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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