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Thoesmith Family History

Thoesmith 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: Shoesmith, Nesmith, Hysmith, Rhinesmith, Smith, Takeshita, Hesketh

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Where is the Thoesmith family from?

You can see how Thoesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoesmith family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Thoesmith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Thoesmith families living in Sussex. This was about 90% of all the recorded Thoesmith's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Thoesmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoesmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Thoesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoesmith 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thoesmith. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thoesmith. For the veterans among your Thoesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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