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Nesmit Family History

Nesmit 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, Nesbit, Nesbitt, Nemitz, Smit, Nest, Nemet, Nesci, Nessmith

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Where is the Nesmit family from?

You can see how Nesmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesmit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesmit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nesmit families living in Arkansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nesmit's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Nesmit families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Nesmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesmit 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 Nesmit. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nesmit. For the veterans among your Nesmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesmit lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Nesmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nesmit in 1989 was 34, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesmit 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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