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Naesmyth Family History

Naesmyth 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: Nesmith, Naismith, Nesseth, Niemuth, Nemeth, Nameth, Smyth, Nessmith

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Where is the Naesmyth family from?

You can see how Naesmyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naesmyth family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Naesmyth families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Naesmyth families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Naesmyth's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Naesmyth families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Naesmyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naesmyth 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 Naesmyth. 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 military records available for the last name Naesmyth. For the veterans among your Naesmyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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