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Neasmith Family History

Neasmith 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: Nesmith, Nessmith, Naismith, De Smith, Smith, Beamish, Nesbitt

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Where is the Neasmith family from?

You can see how Neasmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neasmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neasmith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Neasmith families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neasmith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neasmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neasmith 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 Neasmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neasmith. 100% of Neasmith 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 Neasmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neasmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neasmith 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Neasmith. 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 83 military records available for the last name Neasmith. For the veterans among your Neasmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neasmith lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Neasmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Neasmith in 1973 was 72, and 90 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neasmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neasmith 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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