This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Macsmith family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Macsmith Family History

Macsmith 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, Smith, Masih, Blacksmith, Mauseth, Nesmith, Mcmath

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Macsmith family from?

You can see how Macsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macsmith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macsmith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Macsmith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macsmith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macsmith families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Macsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Macsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macsmith census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Macsmith

Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Macsmith. 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.

View all Macsmith immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Macsmith. For the veterans among your Macsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Macsmith military records

You've only scratched the surface of Macsmith family history

Discover More

What is the average Macsmith lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Macsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macsmith in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macsmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macsmith 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Macsmith family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial