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Liberton Family History

Liberton 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: Liberto, Leverton, Libert, Lamberton, Liberato, Emberton, Luberto

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Where is the Liberton family from?

You can see how Liberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Liberton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Liberton family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Liberton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Liberton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liberton 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 Liberton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liberton. 100% of Liberton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Liberton women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Liberton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Liberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liberton 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Liberton. 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 108 military records available for the last name Liberton. For the veterans among your Liberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liberton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Liberton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Liberton in 1971 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liberton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liberton 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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