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Lieber Family History

Lieber Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lieb

German: from the medieval personal name Liebher composed of the elements liub ‘beloved, dear’ + heri hari ‘army’.

German: variant of Liebert.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Liber.

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


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Where is the Lieber family from?

You can see how Lieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lieber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lieber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lieber families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lieber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lieber families in 1891.
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What did your Lieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Journalist medical Man and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lieber. 100% of Lieber men worked as a Journalist medical Man and 100% of Lieber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Journalist medical Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lieber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lieber 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lieber. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Lieber. For the veterans among your Lieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lieber lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lieber in 1947 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lieber 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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