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Nisbett Family History

Nisbett Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Nesbitt.

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


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Where is the Nisbett family from?

You can see how Nisbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nisbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Nisbett families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nisbett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nisbett families in 1891.
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What did your Nisbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nisbett. 34% of Nisbett men worked as a Painter decorator and 92% of Nisbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nisbett were Schoolmaster and Envelope Folder.

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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

  • Painter decorator
    34%
  • Printer Assistant
    34%
  • Schoolmaster
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Envelope Folder
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nisbett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nisbett. For the veterans among your Nisbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisbett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nisbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nisbett in 1961 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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