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Sexsmith Family History

Sexsmith Name Meaning

see Shoesmith .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Nesmith, De Smith, Nessmith, Smith, Shoesmith, Seith, Naismith

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Where is the Sexsmith family from?

You can see how Sexsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sexsmith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 240 Sexsmith families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Sexsmith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sexsmith families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sexsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sexsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sexsmith. 56% of Sexsmith men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sexsmith women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sexsmith were Farming and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Domestic
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sexsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexsmith 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Sexsmith. 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 408 military records available for the last name Sexsmith. For the veterans among your Sexsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexsmith lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sexsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sexsmith in 1960 was 60, and 53 in 2004.

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