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Niebaur Family History

Niebaur 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: Niebauer, Niebur, Niehaus, Niebuhr, Nieboer, Liebau, Neibaur

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Where is the Niebaur family from?

You can see how Niebaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebaur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niebaur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Niebaur family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niebaur's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niebaur families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Niebaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebaur 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 Niebaur. 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 16 military records available for the last name Niebaur. For the veterans among your Niebaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebaur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Niebaur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Niebaur in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 1983.

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