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Sexsmith Family History

Sexsmith Surname Meaning

see Shoesmith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sexsmith family from?

You can see how Sexsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sexsmith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 80 Sexsmith families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sexsmith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sexsmith families in 1891.
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What did your Sexsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sexsmith. 100% of Sexsmith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sexsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexsmith 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Sexsmith. 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 408 military records available for the last name Sexsmith. For the veterans among your Sexsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexsmith lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sexsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sexsmith in 1960 was 60, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sexsmith 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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