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Nesbet Family History

Nesbet 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, Nesset, Nisbet, Nesbitt, Nebel, Nester, Nesseth, Nesser

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Where is the Nesbet family from?

You can see how Nesbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Nesbet families living in Northumberland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Nesbet's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nesbet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesbet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nesbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nesbet. 100% of Nesbet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nesbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbet 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Nesbet. 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 277 military records available for the last name Nesbet. For the veterans among your Nesbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesbet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Nesbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nesbet in 1971 was 81, and 64 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesbet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesbet 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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