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Nebus Family History

Nebus 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: Debus, Negus, Lebus, Febus, Ness, Reus, Nebel, Jesus, Debes, Nemes

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Where is the Nebus family from?

You can see how Nebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nebus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nebus family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nebus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nebus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nebus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nebus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nebus. 50% of Nebus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nebus women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Nebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebus 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Nebus. 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 184 military records available for the last name Nebus. For the veterans among your Nebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nebus in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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