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Neshet Family History

Neshet 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: Nesset, Nester, Nesseth, Nesser, Nesheim, Nestel, Neet, Nessen, Neher

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Where is the Neshet family from?

You can see how Neshet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neshet family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Neshet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Neshet family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Neshet's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Neshet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neshet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Neshet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neshet 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Neshet. 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 military records available for the last name Neshet. For the veterans among your Neshet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neshet lifespan?

Average Neshet life expectancy in 1974 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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