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Niebuer Family History

Niebuer 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: Niebuhr, Nieboer, Niebauer, Niebur, Bieber, Nieder, Rieber, Liebler

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Where is the Niebuer family from?

You can see how Niebuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebuer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niebuer family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niebuer's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Niebuer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Niebuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebuer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Niebuer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Niebuer. For the veterans among your Niebuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebuer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Niebuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Niebuer in 1967 was 63, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niebuer 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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