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Smitt Or Smith Family History

Smitt Or 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: Silversmith, Shoesmith, Stallsmith, Monasmith, Messersmith, Whitworth

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You can see how Smitt Or Smith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitt Or Smith family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Smitt Or Smith families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Smitt Or Smith's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Smitt Or Smith families in 1880.
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