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Leibman Family History

Leibman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): elaborated form of the Yiddish male personal name Leyb ‘lion’ (see Leib ). Americanized form of German Leibmann itself an altered form of Liebmann .

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


Similar surnames: Leiman, Libman, Leitman, Lipman, Heiman, Liebman, Reitman, Weitman

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Where is the Leibman family from?

You can see how Leibman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leibman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leibman family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leibman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Leibman families in 1891.
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What did your Leibman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leibman. 100% of Leibman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leibman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leibman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 305 military records available for the last name Leibman. For the veterans among your Leibman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Leibman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leibman in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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