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Smyd Family History

Smyd 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: Smid, Say, Sund, Sand, Saad, Smead, Smyrl, Shad, Seed, Samad

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Where is the Smyd family from?

You can see how Smyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smyd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Smyd families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Smyd family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smyd's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Smyd families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smyd 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 18 census records available for the last name Smyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smyd 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Smyd. 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 Smyd. For the veterans among your Smyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smyd lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Smyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Smyd in 1984 was 77, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smyd ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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