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Nebbs Family History

Nebbs 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: Ebbs, Nobbs, Tebbs, Ness, Webb, Nebel, Debes, Tebbe, Nemes, Debus

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Where is the Nebbs family from?

You can see how Nebbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nebbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Nebbs families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Nebbs's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nebbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nebbs 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 Nebbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nebbs. 100% of Nebbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Nebbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebbs 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Nebbs. 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 59 military records available for the last name Nebbs. For the veterans among your Nebbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebbs lifespan?

Average Nebbs life expectancy in 1994 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nebbs 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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