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Neby Family History

Neby 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: Ney, Newby, Nerby, Nesby, Eby, Nery, Neve, Rey, Ness, Hey

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Where is the Neby family from?

You can see how Neby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Neby family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Neby's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Neby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neby 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 Neby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neby. 30% of Neby 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Woodcutter
    20%

What Neby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Neby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neby 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Neby. 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 32 military records available for the last name Neby. For the veterans among your Neby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Neby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neby in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neby 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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