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Nasmith Family History

Nasmith Surname Meaning

see Naismith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nasmith family from?

You can see how Nasmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nasmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nasmith families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Nasmith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nasmith families in 1891.
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What did your Nasmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nasmith. 100% of Nasmith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nasmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nasmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasmith 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Nasmith. 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 341 military records available for the last name Nasmith. For the veterans among your Nasmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasmith lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Nasmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nasmith in 1972 was 80, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nasmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nasmith 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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