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White Smith Family History

White Smith 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: Rhinesmith, Whiteside, Shoesmith, Highsmith, De Smith, Clinesmith

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Where is the White Smith family from?

You can see how White Smith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The White Smith family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 White Smith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded White Smith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of White Smith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the White Smith 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 50,000 census records available for the last name White Smith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, White Smith 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name White Smith. 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 25,000 military records available for the last name White Smith. For the veterans among your White Smith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average White Smith lifespan?

Average White Smith life expectancy in 1995 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your White Smith 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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