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Leibling Family History

Leibling 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: Leiding, Liebling, Helbling, Leblang, Leising, Leiting, Geiling

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Where is the Leibling family from?

You can see how Leibling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leibling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Leibling families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leibling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leibling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibling 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 193 census records available for the last name Leibling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibling 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Leibling. 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 42 military records available for the last name Leibling. For the veterans among your Leibling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Leibling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Leibling in 1968 was 74, and 68 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibling 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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