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Niebahr Family History

Niebahr 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: Niebuhr, Nieboer, Niebauer, Niebur, Bieber, Bahr, Ribar, Nieder, Nier

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Where is the Niebahr family from?

You can see how Niebahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebahr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Niebahr families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Niebahr's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niebahr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Niebahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebahr 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 Niebahr. 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 Niebahr. For the veterans among your Niebahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebahr lifespan?

Average Niebahr life expectancy in 1986 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niebahr 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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