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Neibel Family History

Neibel 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, Heibel, Reibel, Geibel, Seibel, Leibel, Deibel, Weibel, Eitel

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Where is the Neibel family from?

You can see how Neibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neibel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neibel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neibel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neibel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neibel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neibel 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 Neibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neibel. 31% of Neibel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neibel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neibel were Salesman and Student Nurse.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neibel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Neibel. 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 90 military records available for the last name Neibel. For the veterans among your Neibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neibel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Neibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Neibel in 1947 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neibel 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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