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Niblo Family History

Niblo 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: Noble, Nicolo, Nino, Milo, Nieto, Nill, Nimmo, Nibbe, Sidlo, Niblock

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Where is the Niblo family from?

You can see how Niblo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niblo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niblo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Niblo families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Niblo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Niblo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niblo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Niblo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niblo. 30% of Niblo men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Niblo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niblo were Attendant and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Niblo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niblo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niblo 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Niblo. 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 767 military records available for the last name Niblo. For the veterans among your Niblo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niblo lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Niblo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Niblo in 1940 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niblo 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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