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Nibbelink Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of several farms so named in Varsseveld Gelderland (mentioned in 1279 as Nythboldynck) or near Delden Overijssel (mentioned in the 14th century as Nytboldingh) referring to a certain Nithbold and his kin. The personal name Nithbold of ancient Germanic origin is composed of the elements nith ‘wrath’ and bold ‘brave’.

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


Similar surnames: Ribelin, Niebling, Kimberlin, Riebeling, Nissen, Gibbens, Niebel

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Where is the Nibbelink family from?

You can see how Nibbelink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nibbelink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nibbelink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Nibbelink families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nibbelink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nibbelink families in 1880.
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What did your Nibbelink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nibbelink. 30% of Nibbelink men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nibbelink women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    30%
  • Sign Painting
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Nibbelink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nibbelink 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Nibbelink. 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 85 military records available for the last name Nibbelink. For the veterans among your Nibbelink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nibbelink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nibbelink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nibbelink in 1963 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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