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Mansmith Family History

Mansmith Name 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: Naismith, Monasmith, Smith, Masih, Monteith, Manship, Mauseth

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Where is the Mansmith family from?

You can see how Mansmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mansmith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mansmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mansmith families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mansmith's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mansmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mansmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mansmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mansmith. 34% of Mansmith men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mansmith women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Mansmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Mansmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mansmith 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mansmith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Mansmith. For the veterans among your Mansmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mansmith lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mansmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mansmith in 1956 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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