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Smittley Family History

Smittley 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: Smitley, Smittle, Spittle, Smithey, Spittler, Smiley, Sittler

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Where is the Smittley family from?

You can see how Smittley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smittley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smittley family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Smittley's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Smittley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smittley 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 20 census records available for the last name Smittley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smittley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Smittley. 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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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Smittley. For the veterans among your Smittley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smittley

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