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Neib Family History

Neib 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: Leib, Neis, Nein, Geib, Eib, Neil, Neeb, Seib, Wei, Reis

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Where is the Neib family from?

You can see how Neib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neib family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Neib family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neib's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Neib families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Neib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neib 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Neib. 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 49 military records available for the last name Neib. For the veterans among your Neib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neib lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Neib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neib in 1969 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neib 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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