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Niblse Family History

Niblse 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, Nibbe, Nielsen, Wible, Bible, Sible, Nilsen, Ilse, Niese

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Where is the Niblse family from?

You can see how Niblse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niblse family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Niblse families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Niblse's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Niblse families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Niblse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niblse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Niblse. 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 Niblse. For the veterans among your Niblse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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