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Liob Family History

Liob 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: Lieb, Lio, Liou, Lion, Limb, Li, Ling, Lyon, Low, Loy

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Where is the Liob family from?

You can see how Liob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liob family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Liob families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Liob's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Liob families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liob surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Liob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liob 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Liob. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Liob. For the veterans among your Liob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liob lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liob 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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