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Nisbott Family History

Nisbott 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: Nisbett, Nesbitt, Nisbet, Abbott, Bott, Slott, Nott, Escott, Sinnott

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Where is the Nisbott family from?

You can see how Nisbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisbott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Nisbott families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Nisbott families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisbott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisbott families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Nisbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisbott 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nisbott. 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 Nisbott. For the veterans among your Nisbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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