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Niebes Family History

Niebes 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: Nieves, Niebel, Bieber, Nebel, Giebel, Debes, Biebel, Nies, Nemes

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Where is the Niebes family from?

You can see how Niebes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Niebes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Niebes families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Niebes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niebes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niebes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niebes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niebes. 34% of Niebes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Niebes women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Labrador
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niebes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebes 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Niebes. 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 235 military records available for the last name Niebes. For the veterans among your Niebes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Niebes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Niebes in 1961 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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