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Smithars Family History

Smithars 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: Smithart, Smithers, Smitha, Smither, Smithhart, Smythers, Smathers

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Where is the Smithars family from?

You can see how Smithars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithars family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Smithars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Smithars families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Smithars's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smithars families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Smithars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithars 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 Smithars. 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 2 military records available for the last name Smithars. For the veterans among your Smithars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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