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Niesbet Family History

Niesbet 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: Nisbet, Niesen, Niebel, Niese, Nesbit, Niessen, Nesset, Nisbett

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Where is the Niesbet family from?

You can see how Niesbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niesbet family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Niesbet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Niesbet families living in Ayrshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Niesbet's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Niesbet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niesbet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Niesbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niesbet 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Niesbet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Niesbet. For the veterans among your Niesbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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