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Nighbert Family History

Nighbert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neubert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nighbert family from?

You can see how Nighbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nighbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nighbert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighbert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nighbert families in 1911.
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What did your Nighbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nighbert. 35% of Nighbert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Nighbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Nighbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighbert 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nighbert. 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 121 military records available for the last name Nighbert. For the veterans among your Nighbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nighbert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nighbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nighbert in 1964 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nighbert 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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