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Naysmith Family History

Naysmith Surname Meaning

see Naismith.

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


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Where is the Naysmith family from?

You can see how Naysmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naysmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naysmith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Naysmith families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Naysmith's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Naysmith families in 1911.
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What did your Naysmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naysmith. 34% of Naysmith men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 60% of Naysmith women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naysmith were Farmer and Stitcher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Farm
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Stitcher
    40%

What Naysmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Naysmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naysmith 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Naysmith. 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 321 military records available for the last name Naysmith. For the veterans among your Naysmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naysmith lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Naysmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Naysmith in 1962 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naysmith 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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