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Nabbefeld Family History

Nabbefeld 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: Landefeld, Saalfeld, Wakefield, Langenfeld, Neufeld, Rubinfeld

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Where is the Nabbefeld family from?

You can see how Nabbefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nabbefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nabbefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Nabbefeld families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nabbefeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nabbefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nabbefeld 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 Nabbefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nabbefeld. 56% of Nabbefeld 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
    56%
  • Helpercounterman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Nabbefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Nabbefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nabbefeld 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nabbefeld. 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 137 military records available for the last name Nabbefeld. For the veterans among your Nabbefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nabbefeld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nabbefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nabbefeld in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nabbefeld 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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