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Nesbeth Family History

Nesbeth Surname Meaning

Jamaican: variant of Scottish English or Irish Nesbitt.

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


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Where is the Nesbeth family from?

You can see how Nesbeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesbeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nesbeth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesbeth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nesbeth families in 1891.
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What did your Nesbeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nesbeth. 45% of Nesbeth men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Nesbeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Nesbeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbeth 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Nesbeth. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nesbeth. For the veterans among your Nesbeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesbeth lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Nesbeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nesbeth in 1974 was 33, and 11 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesbeth 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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