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Laible Family History

Laible Surname Meaning

South German: from a diminutive of Laib.

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


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Where is the Laible family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laible. 18% of Laible men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Laible women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laible were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Laible family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laible 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Laible. 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 651 military records available for the last name Laible. For the veterans among your Laible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laible lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Laible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laible in 1945 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laible

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laible 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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