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Niber Family History

Niber Surname 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: Naber, Nier, Liber, Niver, Nuber, Nibert, Niner, Biber, Huber, Lier

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Where is the Niber family from?

You can see how Niber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Niber families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Niber's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Niber families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Niber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niber 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Niber. 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 13 military records available for the last name Niber. For the veterans among your Niber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niber lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Niber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niber in 1950 was 40, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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