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Nachbar Family History

Nachbar Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German nāchbūre ‘neighbor’ (literally ‘close dweller’). Compare Neighbor.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Nachbar ‘neighbor’ the reasons for its adoption being unknown.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nachbar family from?

You can see how Nachbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachbar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nachbar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nachbar families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nachbar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nachbar families in 1891.
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What did your Nachbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nachbar. 18% of Nachbar men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nachbar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nachbar were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nachbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachbar 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Nachbar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nachbar. For the veterans among your Nachbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachbar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nachbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nachbar in 1955 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nachbar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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