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Neshit Family History

Neshit 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, Nesheim, Nishi, Nesmith, Nest, Nesci, Leshin, Nesset

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Where is the Neshit family from?

You can see how Neshit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neshit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neshit families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Neshit families living in Fife. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neshit's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Neshit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neshit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Neshit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neshit. 25% of Neshit men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neshit women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neshit were Barber and Domestic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%

What Neshit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Neshit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neshit 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Neshit. 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 35 military records available for the last name Neshit. For the veterans among your Neshit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neshit lifespan?

Average Neshit life expectancy in 1959 was 63 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neshit 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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