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Ford Smith Family History

Ford Smith 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: Goldsmith, Forseth, Arrowsmith, Monasmith, De Smith, Arrasmith

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Where is the Ford Smith family from?

You can see how Ford Smith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ford Smith family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ford Smith families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ford Smith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ford Smith families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ford Smith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ford Smith 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 Ford Smith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ford Smith. For the veterans among your Ford Smith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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