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Leibig Family History

Leibig 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: Leidig, Leib, Liebig, Leiding, Leising, Reinig, Leiting, Heilig

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Where is the Leibig family from?

You can see how Leibig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leibig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Leibig families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Leibig's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Leibig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leibig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibig. 22% of Leibig men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Leibig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leibig were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Leibig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leibig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibig 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Leibig. 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 531 military records available for the last name Leibig. For the veterans among your Leibig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibig lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leibig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Leibig in 1951 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leibig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibig 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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