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Smettin Family History

Smettin 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: Smeaton, Sletten, Setton, Bettin, Metting, Metten, Trettin, Sweetin

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Where is the Smettin family from?

You can see how Smettin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smettin family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Smettin family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smettin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Smettin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Smettin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smettin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Smettin. 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 Smettin. For the veterans among your Smettin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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