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Naismyth Family History

Naismyth 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: Naismith, Niemuth, Nesmith, Naish, Nameth, Smyth, Nessmith, Wasmuth

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Where is the Naismyth family from?

You can see how Naismyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naismyth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naismyth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Naismyth families living in West Lothian. This was about 91% of all the recorded Naismyth's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Naismyth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naismyth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Naismyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naismyth. 100% of Naismyth women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Naismyth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Naismyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naismyth 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Naismyth. 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 18 military records available for the last name Naismyth. For the veterans among your Naismyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naismyth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Naismyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Naismyth in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naismyth 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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