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Neebel Family History

Neebel 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, Niebel, Nobel, Giebel, Netzel, Biebel, Gaebel, Uebel, Rebel

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Where is the Neebel family from?

You can see how Neebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neebel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Neebel families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neebel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neebel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neebel. 100% of Neebel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Neebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Neebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neebel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Neebel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Neebel. For the veterans among your Neebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neebel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Neebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Neebel in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neebel 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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