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Neysmith Family History

Neysmith 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, Hysmith, Smith, Nesbitt

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Where is the Neysmith family from?

You can see how Neysmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neysmith family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Neysmith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 4 Neysmith families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neysmith's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Neysmith families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Neysmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neysmith 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Neysmith. 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 3 military records available for the last name Neysmith. For the veterans among your Neysmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neysmith lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Neysmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neysmith in 1988 was 59, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neysmith 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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