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Leibald Family History

Leibald 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: Leibold, Sebald, Seibold, Lebold, Leibel, Leible, Leipold, Leonard

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Where is the Leibald family from?

You can see how Leibald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leibald families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leibald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leibald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Leibald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibald 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Leibald. 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 33 military records available for the last name Leibald. For the veterans among your Leibald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibald lifespan?

Average Leibald life expectancy in 1995 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibald 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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