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Smita Family History

Smita 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: Smith, Mita, Sita, Smitha, Smit, Smits, Mira, Shima, Mota, Sliva

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Where is the Smita family from?

You can see how Smita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smita family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Smita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Smita family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smita's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Smita families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Smita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smita 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Smita. 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 20 military records available for the last name Smita. For the veterans among your Smita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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