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Neber Family History

Neber 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: Eber, Naber, Nebel, Leber, Weber, Reber, Heber, Neyer, Neer, Neher

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Where is the Neber family from?

You can see how Neber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Neber family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neber's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Neber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neber 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 Neber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neber. 19% of Neber men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Neber women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neber were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neber 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Neber. 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 Neber. For the veterans among your Neber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Neber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neber in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neber 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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