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Nibeck Family History

Nibeck Name 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: Beck, Bobeck, Rieck, Lebeck, Dilbeck, Nick, Osbeck, Robeck, Bubeck

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Where is the Nibeck family from?

You can see how Nibeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nibeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nibeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Nibeck families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nibeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nibeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nibeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nibeck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nibeck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Nibeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nibeck 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 Nibeck. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nibeck. For the veterans among your Nibeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nibeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nibeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nibeck in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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