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Nesbit Family History

Nesbit Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Nesbitt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nesbit family from?

You can see how Nesbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 343 Nesbit families living in Northumberland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Nesbit's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nesbit families in 1891.
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What did your Nesbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nesbit. 25% of Nesbit men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Nesbit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesbit were Farm Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Coal Hewer Underground
    10%
  • Farm Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Nesbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbit 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nesbit. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Nesbit. For the veterans among your Nesbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesbit lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nesbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nesbit in 1945 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesbit 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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