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Nasmyth Family History

Nasmyth Surname Meaning

see Naismith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nasmyth family from?

You can see how Nasmyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasmyth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nasmyth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Nasmyth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nasmyth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nasmyth families in 1911.
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What did your Nasmyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nasmyth. 100% of Nasmyth 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%

What Nasmyth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nasmyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasmyth 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Nasmyth. 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 178 military records available for the last name Nasmyth. For the veterans among your Nasmyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasmyth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nasmyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nasmyth in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nasmyth 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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