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Haismith Family History

Haismith 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, Hysmith, Smith, Halseth, Shoesmith, Highsmith, Nesmith

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Where is the Haismith family from?

You can see how Haismith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haismith family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Haismith families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Haismith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haismith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Haismith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haismith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Haismith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haismith 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Haismith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Haismith. For the veterans among your Haismith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haismith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haismith 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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