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Nisbit Family History

Nisbit Surname Meaning

see Nesbitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nisbit family from?

You can see how Nisbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisbit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nisbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nisbit family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nisbit's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Nisbit families in 1911.
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What did your Nisbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nisbit. 55% of Nisbit men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Pharmacist
    19%

What Nisbit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nisbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisbit 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Nisbit. 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 176 military records available for the last name Nisbit. For the veterans among your Nisbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisbit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nisbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nisbit in 1966 was 97, and 38 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisbit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisbit 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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