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Ansmith Family History

Ansmith 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: Smith, Nesmith, Naismith, Hysmith, Anguish, Andrich, Aksamit, Smitha

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Where is the Ansmith family from?

You can see how Ansmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ansmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ansmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ansmith families living in Kentucky. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ansmith's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ansmith families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Ansmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ansmith 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ansmith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ansmith. For the veterans among your Ansmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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