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Niebel Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from Niebel near Treuenbrietzen or possibly a topographic name from the medieval river name Nibel. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with nīt ‘eagerness hatred’ + bald ‘brave’.

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


Similar surnames: Biebel, Nebel, Liebel, Riedel, Kiesel, Siegel, Riebel, Giebel, Liegel

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Where is the Niebel family from?

You can see how Niebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Niebel families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Niebel's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Niebel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niebel. 48% of Niebel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Niebel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niebel were Mechanic and Machine Operator. .

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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
    48%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Niebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niebel 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Niebel. 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 625 military records available for the last name Niebel. For the veterans among your Niebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niebel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Niebel in 1962 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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