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Nieben Family History

Nieben 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: Niesen, Niebel, Sieben, Rieben, Leben, Nieves, Bieber, Nebel, Giebel

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Where is the Nieben family from?

You can see how Nieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nieben family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieben's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nieben families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Nieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieben 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nieben. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nieben. For the veterans among your Nieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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