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Nibbet Family History

Nibbet 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: Nibbe, Nisbet, Kibbe, Sibbett, Wibben, Nobbe, Niblett, Hibben, Niebel

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Where is the Nibbet family from?

You can see how Nibbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nibbet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Nibbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nibbet families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Nibbet's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Nibbet families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Nibbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nibbet 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nibbet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nibbet. For the veterans among your Nibbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nibbet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nibbet 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nibbet

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