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Neeb Name Meaning

German: variant of Neef .

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


Similar surnames: Geen, Deeb, Kees, Neer, Leeb, Neet, Reeb, Keel, See, Geer

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Where is the Neeb family from?

You can see how Neeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 64 Neeb families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Neeb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neeb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Neeb. 74% of Neeb men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neeb women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neeb were Bookkeeper and Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Farmer R
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    50%
  • Income
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Neeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeb 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Neeb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neeb. For the veterans among your Neeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeb lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neeb in 1951 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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