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Nesbit Name Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Nesbitt .

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


Similar surnames: Nesbitt, Nisbet, Nesmith, Noblit, Best, Adsit, Estis, Leslie, Newby

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Where is the Nesbit family from?

You can see how Nesbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Nesbit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nesbit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nesbit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesbit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nesbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesbit. 24% of Nesbit men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Nesbit women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesbit were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Proprietor
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Nesbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbit 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nesbit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Nesbit. For the veterans among your Nesbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesbit lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nesbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nesbit in 1945 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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