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Loeb Family History

Loeb Surname Meaning

German (mainly Löb): nickname for a strong man from Middle High German lebe lewe ‘lion’ or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a lion.

Jewish (western Ashkenazic; also Löb): variant of Leib (related to 1 above).

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


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Where is the Loeb family from?

You can see how Loeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Loeb families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Loeb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loeb families in 1891.
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What did your Loeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loeb. 67% of Loeb men worked as a Refugee and 82% of Loeb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loeb were Wine Merchant and Refugee.

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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

  • Refugee
    67%
  • Wine Merchant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Refugee
    19%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Loeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loeb 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Loeb. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Loeb. For the veterans among your Loeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loeb lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Loeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Loeb in 1950 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loeb 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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