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Nuber Family History

Nuber Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Nufer. German: shortened form of Neubauer.

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


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Where is the Nuber family from?

You can see how Nuber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nuber families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nuber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nuber families in 1891.
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What did your Nuber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuber. 31% of Nuber men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Nuber women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nuber were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nuber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuber 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Nuber. 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 Nuber. For the veterans among your Nuber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuber lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nuber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nuber in 1958 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nuber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuber 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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