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Neisbit Family History

Neisbit 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: Nesbit, Nesbitt, Nisbet, Geist, Neisler, Reissig, Nishi, Geisert

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Where is the Neisbit family from?

You can see how Neisbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisbit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Neisbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Neisbit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neisbit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neisbit families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Neisbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisbit 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Neisbit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Neisbit. For the veterans among your Neisbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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