Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname SMITH

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Definition: Derived from the Anglo-Saxon "smitan," to smite or strike, SMITH and its derivations are an occupational name for a man who works with metal (smith or blacksmith), one of the earliest jobs for which specialist skills were required. It is a craft that was practiced in all countries, making the surname and its derivations the most common of all surnames.

Surname Origin: English

Alternate Surname Spellings: SMYTH, SMYTHE, SCHMIDT

More Resources for the Surname SMITH :

Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching common surnames and picking your SMITH ancestors out from the crowd.

SMITH Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of SMITH ancestors around the world.

SMITH Family Trees on the Web
The AOL Genealogy Forum has collected a number of Web pages related to Smith genealogy.

FamilySearch - SMITH Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the SMITH surname.

SMITH Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Smith surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - SMITH Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Smith surname.

Cousin Connect - SMITH Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname SMITH, and sign up for free notification when new Smith queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - SMITH Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name SMITH.

MyCinnamonToast.com - SMITH Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the SMITH surname.

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