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Naithsmith Family History

Naithsmith 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, Highsmith, Nesmith, Wachsmuth, Clinesmith, Nessmith

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Where is the Naithsmith family from?

You can see how Naithsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naithsmith family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Naithsmith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Naithsmith families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Naithsmith's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Naithsmith families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Naithsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naithsmith 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Naithsmith. 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 Naithsmith. For the veterans among your Naithsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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