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Mcsmith Family History

Mcsmith 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, Mcmath, Schmith, Hysmith, Masih, Comito, Smitha

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Where is the Mcsmith family from?

You can see how Mcsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcsmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Mcsmith families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mcsmith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcsmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcsmith. 50% of Mcsmith men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcsmith women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Wages Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mcsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsmith 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Mcsmith. 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 262 military records available for the last name Mcsmith. For the veterans among your Mcsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsmith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcsmith in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcsmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsmith 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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