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Finsmith Family History

Finsmith 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: Finseth, Reinsmith, Smith, Highsmith, Nesmith, Naismith, Monasmith

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Where is the Finsmith family from?

You can see how Finsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finsmith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Finsmith families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Finsmith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Finsmith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Finsmith families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finsmith 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 32 census records available for the last name Finsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finsmith 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Finsmith. 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 10 military records available for the last name Finsmith. For the veterans among your Finsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finsmith lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Finsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Finsmith in 1979 was 81, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finsmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finsmith 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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