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Nieburg Family History

Nieburg 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: Niebur, Limburg, Newburg, Niebuhr, Kilburg, Sieberg, Lieberg, Wieberg

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Where is the Nieburg family from?

You can see how Nieburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nieburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nieburg families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieburg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nieburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieburg 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 Nieburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieburg. 34% of Nieburg men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Nieburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Nieburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieburg 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Nieburg. 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 105 military records available for the last name Nieburg. For the veterans among your Nieburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nieburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nieburg in 1963 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieburg 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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