Origins of the Nisbet surname
About the Nisbets
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Interesting facts about Nisbet
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nisbet surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
What are the most common Nisbet first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Nisbets
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nisbets in 1921
Dressmaker
181
Domestic Servant
98
F S
83
Annuitant
82
Housekeeper
78
Common male occupations for Nisbets in 1921
Coal Miner
492
Carter
94
Joiner
94
Blacksmith
87
Fisherman
83
