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Nesbett Family History

Nesbett Name 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, Nisbett, Nesseth, Neibert, Neubert, Nesbit, Neblett, Heskett

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Where is the Nesbett family from?

You can see how Nesbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 135 Nesbett families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Nesbett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nesbett families in 1911.
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What did your Nesbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nesbett. 55% of Nesbett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nesbett women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesbett were Farmers Son and Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nesbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nesbett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Nesbett. For the veterans among your Nesbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesbett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nesbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nesbett in 1954 was 35, and 66 in 2004.

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