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Niben Family History

Niben 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: Eiben, Niven, Nolen, Wien, Nice, Ben, Nobel, Bien, Naber, Lien

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Where is the Niben family from?

You can see how Niben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Niben families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Niben families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niben's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Niben families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Niben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niben 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Niben. 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 2 military records available for the last name Niben. For the veterans among your Niben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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