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Nebster Family History

Nebster 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: Nester, Webster, Fenster, Easter, Nestor, Tester, Netter, Bester

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Where is the Nebster family from?

You can see how Nebster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nebster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Nebster family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nebster's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nebster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nebster 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 Nebster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nebster. 40% of Nebster men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nebster women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nebster were Carpenter and 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Nebster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Nebster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebster 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nebster. 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 43 military records available for the last name Nebster. For the veterans among your Nebster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebster lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nebster

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