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Smith Hay Family History

Smith Hay 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: Smithey, Smitha, Smithhart, Smith, Smithwick, Smitley, Mitcham

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Where is the Smith Hay family from?

You can see how Smith Hay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smith Hay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Smith Hay family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Smith Hay's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Smith Hay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Smith Hay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smith Hay 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Smith Hay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Smith Hay. For the veterans among your Smith Hay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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