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Smyton Family History

Smyton 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: Seaton, Payton, Gayton, Layton, Sexton, Sinton, Smeaton, Cayton

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Where is the Smyton family from?

You can see how Smyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smyton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Smyton families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Smyton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyton 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 193 census records available for the last name Smyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyton 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Smyton. 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 39 military records available for the last name Smyton. For the veterans among your Smyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Smyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Smyton in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyton 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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