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Nessbitt Family History

Nessbitt 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, Nessmith, Nesseth, Nesmith, Nevitt, Nesset, Nisbett

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Where is the Nessbitt family from?

You can see how Nessbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessbitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nessbitt families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Nessbitt families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nessbitt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nessbitt families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nessbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessbitt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nessbitt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nessbitt. For the veterans among your Nessbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessbitt lifespan?

Average Nessbitt life expectancy in 1968 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessbitt 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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