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Smight Family History

Smight 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: Slight, Might, Spight, Knight, Smith, Wright, Light, Bright, Sticht

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Where is the Smight family from?

You can see how Smight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smight family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Smight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Smight families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Smight's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Smight families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smight 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 107 census records available for the last name Smight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smight 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Smight. 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 6 military records available for the last name Smight. For the veterans among your Smight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smight lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Smight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smight in 1981 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smight 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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