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Liebenow Family History

Liebenow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named near Dresden in Brandenburg and Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Liebenow family from?

You can see how Liebenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liebenow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liebenow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Liebenow family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Liebenow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Liebenow families in 1891.
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What did your Liebenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liebenow. 30% of Liebenow men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Liebenow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liebenow were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liebenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liebenow 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Liebenow. 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 635 military records available for the last name Liebenow. For the veterans among your Liebenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liebenow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Liebenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Liebenow in 1961 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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