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Waismith Family History

Waismith 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, Wasmuth, Wassmuth, Smith, Nesmith, Warmuth, Warmoth

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Where is the Waismith family from?

You can see how Waismith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waismith family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Waismith families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Waismith families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Waismith's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Waismith families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waismith 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 Waismith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waismith 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 Waismith. 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 Waismith. For the veterans among your Waismith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waismith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waismith 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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