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Nebel Family History

Nebel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Nebel ‘fog mist’ Middle High German nēbel. This could be a nickname or alternatively a habitational name from any of several places so named in Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria.

In some cases it may be a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Nibelunc Nebelung. Altered form of German Knebel.

Danish: habitational name from any of several places so named meaning ‘new homestead’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Nebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Nebel families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nebel families in 1891.
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What did your Nebel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nebel. 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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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Nebel. For the veterans among your Nebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nebel in 1955 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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