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Niebaum Family History

Niebaum 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: Niehaus, Kienbaum, Bierbaum, Neubaum, Niebauer, Liebau, Nusbaum

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Where is the Niebaum family from?

You can see how Niebaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niebaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Niebaum families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niebaum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niebaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niebaum 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 Niebaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niebaum. 100% of Niebaum men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Niebaum women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Niebaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Niebaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebaum 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Niebaum. 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 166 military records available for the last name Niebaum. For the veterans among your Niebaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebaum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Niebaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Niebaum in 1965 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niebaum 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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