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Neesmith Family History

Neesmith Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or Scottish Nesmith.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neesmith family from?

You can see how Neesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neesmith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neesmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Neesmith families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Neesmith's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Neesmith families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neesmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neesmith. 40% of Neesmith men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neesmith women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Neesmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Neesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neesmith 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Neesmith. 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 115 military records available for the last name Neesmith. For the veterans among your Neesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neesmith lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Neesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neesmith in 1969 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neesmith 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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