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Nesbat Family History

Nesbat 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, Neat, Nesta, Nesby, Nest, Nesset, Nisbet, Nezat

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Where is the Nesbat family from?

You can see how Nesbat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Nesbat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Nesbat families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesbat's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Nesbat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesbat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Nesbat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbat 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nesbat. 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 Nesbat. For the veterans among your Nesbat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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