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Neggesmith Family History

Neggesmith 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: Nesmith, Nessmith, Shoesmith, Highsmith, Naismith, Hedgespeth

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Where is the Neggesmith family from?

You can see how Neggesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neggesmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Neggesmith families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Neggesmith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neggesmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neggesmith 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 Neggesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neggesmith. 100% of Neggesmith women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Neggesmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Neggesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neggesmith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Neggesmith. 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 12 military records available for the last name Neggesmith. For the veterans among your Neggesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neggesmith lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Neggesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Neggesmith in 1971 was 89, and 25 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neggesmith 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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