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Neibor Family History

Neibor 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: Nestor, Newborn, Nabor, Neighbor, Reiber, Tibor, Neier, Neibert

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Where is the Neibor family from?

You can see how Neibor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neibor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Neibor families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neibor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neibor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neibor 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 Neibor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Neibor. 100% of Neibor 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Neibor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Neibor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neibor 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Neibor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Neibor. For the veterans among your Neibor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neibor lifespan?

Average Neibor life expectancy in 2001 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neibor 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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