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Nebgen Family History

Nebgen Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Nebe (see Neff) + the suffix -gen

a Rhineland and Central German hypocoristic suffix parallel to Low German -jen, -ken and standard German -chen.

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


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Where is the Nebgen family from?

You can see how Nebgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nebgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Nebgen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nebgen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nebgen families in 1880.
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What did your Nebgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nebgen. 50% of Nebgen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nebgen women worked as a Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Farmlaborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Nebgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebgen 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Nebgen. 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 171 military records available for the last name Nebgen. For the veterans among your Nebgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nebgen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nebgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nebgen in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nebgen 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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