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Nebeck Family History

Nebeck 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: Lebeck, Neubeck, Rebeck, Beck, Nemec, Nebel, Bobeck, Reeck, Lembeck

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Where is the Nebeck family from?

You can see how Nebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nebeck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nebeck families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nebeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nebeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nebeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nebeck. 100% of Nebeck men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Nebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebeck 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nebeck. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nebeck. For the veterans among your Nebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebeck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Nebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nebeck in 1972 was 62, and 85 in 1986.

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