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Neeb Family History

Neeb Surname Meaning

German: variant of Neef.

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


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Where is the Neeb family from?

You can see how Neeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Neeb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neeb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neeb families in 1891.
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What did your Neeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neeb. 20% of Neeb men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Neeb women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neeb were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 685 immigration records available for the last name Neeb. 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 Neeb. For the veterans among your Neeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeb lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neeb in 1951 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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