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Smithwich Family History

Smithwich 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: Smithwick, Southwick, Smith, Milich, Stanich, Skipwith, Smithey

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Where is the Smithwich family from?

You can see how Smithwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smithwich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Smithwich families living in North Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Smithwich's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Smithwich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smithwich 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 145 census records available for the last name Smithwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smithwich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Smithwich. 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 15 military records available for the last name Smithwich. For the veterans among your Smithwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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