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Kaysmith Family History

Kaysmith 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, Hysmith, Smith, Kamath, Nesmith, De Smith, Nessmith

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Where is the Kaysmith family from?

You can see how Kaysmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaysmith family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kaysmith families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaysmith's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kaysmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaysmith 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 114 census records available for the last name Kaysmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaysmith 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kaysmith. 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 Kaysmith. For the veterans among your Kaysmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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