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Neslit Family History

Neslit 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, Newlin, Nesbitt, Leslie, Nelli, Heslin, Nesmith, Neglia, Nest

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Where is the Neslit family from?

You can see how Neslit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neslit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Neslit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Neslit families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Neslit's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Neslit families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Neslit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neslit 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Neslit. 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 6 military records available for the last name Neslit. For the veterans among your Neslit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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