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Niebel Family History

Niebel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Niebel near Treuenbrietzen or possibly a topographic name from the medieval river name Nibel.

It is derived from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with nīt ‘eagerness, hatred’ + bald ‘brave’.

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


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Where is the Niebel family from?

You can see how Niebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Niebel families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Niebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Niebel families in 1891.
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What did your Niebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Niebel. 100% of Niebel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Niebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebel 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Niebel. 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 625 military records available for the last name Niebel. For the veterans among your Niebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Niebel in 1962 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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