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Masmith Family History

Masmith 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, Masih, Nesmith, Naismith, Monasmith, Hysmith, Wasmuth, Massoth

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Where is the Masmith family from?

You can see how Masmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masmith family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Masmith families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Masmith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Masmith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Masmith families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Masmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masmith 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Masmith. 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 Masmith. For the veterans among your Masmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masmith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masmith 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masmith

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