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Smatley Family History

Smatley 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: Shatley, Matley, Smitley, Smalley, Manley, Marley, Stanley, Staley

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Where is the Smatley family from?

You can see how Smatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smatley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Smatley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Smatley families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Smatley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Smatley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smatley 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 50 census records available for the last name Smatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smatley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Smatley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Smatley. For the veterans among your Smatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smatley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smatley

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