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Niebauer Family History

Niebauer Surname Meaning

German: partly standardized form of Low German Niebuhr. Compare Neibauer.

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


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Where is the Niebauer family from?

You can see how Niebauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niebauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Niebauer families living in Michigan. This was about 85% of all the recorded Niebauer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Niebauer families in 1880.
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What did your Niebauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niebauer. 29% of Niebauer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Niebauer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niebauer were Manager and Comptometer Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Graduate Nurse
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Comptometer Operator
    17%

What Niebauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Niebauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebauer 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Niebauer. 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 911 military records available for the last name Niebauer. For the veterans among your Niebauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niebauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Niebauer in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niebauer 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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