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Nisbet Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Nesbitt .

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


Similar surnames: Nisbett, Nesbit, Bisset, Niece, Nissen, Wisbey, Nist, Bisbee, Nesset

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Where is the Nisbet family from?

You can see how Nisbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nisbet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 47 Nisbet families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nisbet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nisbet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisbet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nisbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nisbet. 42% of Nisbet men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Nisbet women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nisbet were Clerk and Servant. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Nisbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisbet 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Nisbet. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Nisbet. For the veterans among your Nisbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisbet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nisbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nisbet in 1957 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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