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Nebe Family History

Nebe 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: Neve, Nebel, Nese, Nee, Dube, Noble, Lee, Noe, Nemec, Jobe

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Where is the Nebe family from?

You can see how Nebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nebe families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nebe's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Nebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nebe 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 Nebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nebe. 60% of Nebe 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebe 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Nebe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nebe. For the veterans among your Nebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nebe in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nebe 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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