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Niebling Name Meaning

German: from a medieval personal name representing the ancient Germanic clan name Nibelung ‘descendant of mist (or fog)’ (from a name cognate with German Nebel ‘mist fog’). In ancient Germanic mythology the Nibelungs were the doomed possessors of an immense hoard of treasure.

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


Similar surnames: Liebling, Kiesling, Sieling, Erling, Helling, Viering, Emling

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Where is the Niebling family from?

You can see how Niebling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niebling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Niebling families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Niebling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niebling families in 1880.
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What did your Niebling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niebling. 17% of Niebling men worked as a Clerk and 20% of Niebling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niebling were Baker and Porter. .

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Porter
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Niebling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebling 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Niebling. 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 623 military records available for the last name Niebling. For the veterans among your Niebling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Niebling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Niebling in 1963 was 69, and 50 in 2004.

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