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Hismith Family History

Hismith 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: Hysmith, Smith, Highsmith, Nesmith, Naismith, Hesketh, Niemuth

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Where is the Hismith family from?

You can see how Hismith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hismith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hismith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hismith family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hismith's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hismith families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Hismith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hismith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hismith. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hismith. For the veterans among your Hismith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hismith lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Hismith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hismith in 1976 was 69, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hismith 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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