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Neb Family History

Neb Name 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: Ney, New, Nee, Neu, Nez, Neeb, Ned, He, Wei, Lee

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Where is the Neb family from?

You can see how Neb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Neb family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Neb's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Neb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neb. 100% of Neb men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Neb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neb 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Neb. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Neb. For the veterans among your Neb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neb in 1965 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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