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Liebold Family History

Liebold Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with liud ‘people tribe’ + bald bold ‘bold brave’.

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


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Where is the Liebold family from?

You can see how Liebold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liebold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liebold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Liebold families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Liebold's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Liebold families in 1891.
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What did your Liebold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liebold. 29% of Liebold men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Liebold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liebold were Machinist and 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Liebold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liebold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liebold 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Liebold. 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 717 military records available for the last name Liebold. For the veterans among your Liebold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liebold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Liebold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Liebold in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liebold 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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