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Niblack Family History

Niblack Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Niblock.

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


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Where is the Niblack family from?

You can see how Niblack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niblack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niblack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Niblack families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Niblack's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Niblack families in 1911.
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What did your Niblack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niblack. 26% of Niblack men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Niblack women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niblack were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Niblack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niblack 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Niblack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niblack. For the veterans among your Niblack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niblack lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Niblack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Niblack in 1961 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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