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Vansmith Family History

Vansmith 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: Naismith, Van Lith, Smith, Nesmith, Monasmith, De Smith, Nessmith

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Where is the Vansmith family from?

You can see how Vansmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vansmith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vansmith families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Vansmith families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vansmith's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Vansmith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vansmith 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 49 census records available for the last name Vansmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vansmith 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vansmith. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vansmith. For the veterans among your Vansmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vansmith lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Vansmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vansmith in 1982 was 90, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vansmith 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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