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Nienaber Family History

Nienaber Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Low German nie ‘new’ + nabur ‘neighbor’.

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


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Where is the Nienaber family from?

You can see how Nienaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienaber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nienaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nienaber family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nienaber's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nienaber families in 1891.
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What did your Nienaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nienaber. 17% of Nienaber men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Nienaber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nienaber were Butcher and Telephone Operator.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    54%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Telephone Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nienaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienaber 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Nienaber. 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 752 military records available for the last name Nienaber. For the veterans among your Nienaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienaber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nienaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nienaber in 1955 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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