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Nesbite Family History

Nesbite 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: Nesbitt, Nesbit, Nesmith, Leite, Nester, Leslie, Beste, Fesmire

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Where is the Nesbite family from?

You can see how Nesbite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Nesbite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nesbite families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesbite's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Nesbite families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Nesbite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbite 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nesbite. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nesbite. For the veterans among your Nesbite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesbite lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesbite 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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