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King-smith Family History

King-smith 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: Klingensmith, Highsmith, Klinginsmith, Kinoshita, Nesmith, Kingsmore

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the King-smith 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 King-smith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named King-smith. 100% of King-smith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name King-smith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, King-smith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name King-smith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name King-smith. For the veterans among your King-smith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average King-smith lifespan?

Average King-smith life expectancy in 1974 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your King-smith 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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