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Neben Family History

Neben 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: Leben, Nebel, Nebgen, Eben, Neve, Nolen, Leven, Nemec, Eden, Ben

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Where is the Neben family from?

You can see how Neben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Neben families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Neben's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Neben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neben 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 Neben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neben. 54% of Neben men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

What Neben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neben 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Neben. 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 135 military records available for the last name Neben. For the veterans among your Neben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neben lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Neben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neben in 1960 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neben 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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