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Nebes Family History

Nebes 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: Nebel, Debes, Nemes, Neves, Nees, Neve, Lees, Nemec, Ness, Nobel

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Where is the Nebes family from?

You can see how Nebes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nebes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nebes families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Nebes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nebes families in 1920.
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What did your Nebes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nebes. 100% of Nebes 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 242 census records available for the last name Nebes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebes 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nebes. 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 61 military records available for the last name Nebes. For the veterans among your Nebes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Nebes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nebes in 1979 was 59, and 62 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nebes 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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