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Neble Family History

Neble 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: Noble, Nelle, Eble, Neale, Neve, Mehle, Kemble, Cable, Neal, Pelle

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Where is the Neble family from?

You can see how Neble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Neble families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neble's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neble 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 Neble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neble. 31% of Neble men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neble women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Neble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Neble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neble 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Neble. 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 193 military records available for the last name Neble. For the veterans among your Neble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neble lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neble in 1963 was 69, and 37 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neble 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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