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Neibauer Family History

Neibauer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Niebauer or Neubauer and in North America (also) an altered form of the former.

The surname Neibauer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Neibauer family from?

You can see how Neibauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neibauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neibauer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Neibauer families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Neibauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neibauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neibauer 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 Neibauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neibauer. 37% of Neibauer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Neibauer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neibauer were Machinist and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neibauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neibauer 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Neibauer. 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 329 military records available for the last name Neibauer. For the veterans among your Neibauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neibauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neibauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Neibauer in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neibauer 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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