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Maismyth Family History

Maismyth 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, Mauseth, Maisto, Smyth, Maish, Wasmuth, Wassmuth, Maisch

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Where is the Maismyth family from?

You can see how Maismyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maismyth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Maismyth families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Maismyth families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maismyth's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Maismyth families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Maismyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maismyth 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 Maismyth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maismyth. For the veterans among your Maismyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maismyth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maismyth 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maismyth

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