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Nibe Family History

Nibe 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: Nice, Kibe, Nie, Nibbe, Ibe, Nine, Nile, Pike, Dube, Noble

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Where is the Nibe family from?

You can see how Nibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nibe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nibe families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nibe's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Nibe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nibe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nibe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Nibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nibe 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Nibe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nibe. For the veterans among your Nibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nibe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Nibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nibe in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2000.

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