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Liebner Family History

Liebner 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: Liebler, Lieber, Leiner, Lerner, Bieber, Leber, Diener, Linner

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Where is the Liebner family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liebner. 25% of Liebner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Liebner women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Executive
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Liebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Liebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liebner 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Liebner. 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 256 military records available for the last name Liebner. For the veterans among your Liebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liebner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Liebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Liebner in 1966 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liebner 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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