Finding a "Smith" - Easier Than You Think!

I often have to search for really popular surnames like "Smith", it's not always easy but as you can see below that success is definitely possible.

This lead me on to think where does the surname "Smith" orginate from.

I found this at genealogy.about.com

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

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Cheers

Robin

----- Original Message -----
From: robinbrown@totalise.co.uk
To: L*** P*******
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: A***** Smith address

Hi Lisa

Good to hear from you and always a bonus to think we could actually find a Smith!

If you come back please refresh my memory you've been here before and it will be nice to talk to you again.

Best regards

Robin

----- Original Message -----
From: L*** P*******
To: robinbrown
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: A***** Smith address


Hi,

Just to let you know that I wrote to my friends sister and am now in touch with her -she doesnt live far away either! I would like to thank you for all your help! I`ll know to come straight to you if i want to get in touch with anyone else!

Thank you so much!

Lisa