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Sermith Family History

Sermith 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: Smith, Wermuth, Nesmith, Sertich, Seith, Schmith, Beamish, Skerritt

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Where is the Sermith family from?

You can see how Sermith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sermith family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Sermith families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Sermith family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sermith's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sermith families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sermith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sermith 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 Sermith. 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 Sermith. For the veterans among your Sermith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sermith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sermith 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sermith

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