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Nighbor Family History

Nighbor 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: Neighbor, Neighbors, Nabor, Nichol, Knighton, Nachbar, Tibor, Lighter

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Where is the Nighbor family from?

You can see how Nighbor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighbor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nighbor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nighbor families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighbor's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nighbor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nighbor 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 Nighbor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nighbor. 100% of Nighbor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Nighbor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighbor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nighbor. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nighbor. For the veterans among your Nighbor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nighbor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Nighbor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nighbor in 1970 was 68, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nighbor 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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