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Smutton Family History

Smutton 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: Mutton, Sutton, Lutton, Shotton, Mitton, Muston, Dutton, Smeaton

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Where is the Smutton family from?

You can see how Smutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smutton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Smutton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smutton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Smutton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smutton 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 26 census records available for the last name Smutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smutton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smutton. 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 Smutton. For the veterans among your Smutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smutton 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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