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Nesmih Family History

Nesmih 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, Nesbit, Nesci, Nessmith, Smith, Nemec, Beamish, Ness, Nestor

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Where is the Nesmih family from?

You can see how Nesmih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesmih family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesmih families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nesmih families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesmih's in USA. California had the highest population of Nesmih families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Nesmih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesmih 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nesmih. 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 military records available for the last name Nesmih. For the veterans among your Nesmih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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