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Libau Family History

Libau 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: Liebau, Lau, Bau, Lian, Laban, Liu, Livas, Lipa, Ribar, Littau

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Where is the Libau family from?

You can see how Libau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libau family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Libau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Libau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Libau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libau 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 25 census records available for the last name Libau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libau 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Libau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Libau. For the veterans among your Libau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libau lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Libau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Libau in 1977 was 84, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Libau 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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