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Nesbsitt Family History

Nesbsitt 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: Nesbitt, Nesbit, Nesseth, Nesmith, Nevitt, Neblett, Nessmith, Noblitt

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Where is the Nesbsitt family from?

You can see how Nesbsitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbsitt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nesbsitt family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesbsitt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nesbsitt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Nesbsitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbsitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nesbsitt. 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 Nesbsitt. For the veterans among your Nesbsitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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