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Nieb Family History

Nieb 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: Lieb, Nies, Nie, Nier, Niec, Sieb, Hieb, Nied, Rieb, Neeb

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Where is the Nieb family from?

You can see how Nieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Nieb family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieb's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Nieb families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Nieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nieb. 55% of Nieb men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nieb women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nieb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Nieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieb 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Nieb. 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 200 military records available for the last name Nieb. For the veterans among your Nieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nieb in 1963 was 73, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieb 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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