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Nebby Family History

Nebby Surname 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: Newby, Nerby, Nesby, Sebby, Webb, Hubby, Ney, Nebel, Newey, Tebbe

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Where is the Nebby family from?

You can see how Nebby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nebby families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Nebby family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nebby's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Nebby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Nebby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nebby. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nebby. For the veterans among your Nebby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nebby 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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