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Naismith Family History

Naismith Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire) and English: variant of Nesmith. This is the commonest form of the surname in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Naismith family from?

You can see how Naismith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naismith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naismith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 15 Naismith families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Naismith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Naismith families in 1891.
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What did your Naismith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Naismith. 50% of Naismith men worked as a General Labourer and 62% of Naismith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naismith were Physician surgeon and Waitress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Physician surgeon
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Waitress
    6%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Naismith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naismith 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Naismith. 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 Naismith. For the veterans among your Naismith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naismith lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Naismith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Naismith in 1960 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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