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Lebeda Family History

Lebeda Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from lebeda ‘orache’ (a plant of the genus Atriplex, a fast-growing vegetable grown as a substitute for spinach).

This nickname is associated with various idioms in Czech.

For example, lebedit si means ‘to feel nice and cozy’ or ‘to have a cushy job’.

Another phrase, dát si do lebedy, translates to ‘to tuck into the orache’, i.e., ‘to eat heartily’.

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


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Where is the Lebeda family from?

You can see how Lebeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebeda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lebeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lebeda families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lebeda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lebeda families in 1891.
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What did your Lebeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lebeda. 34% of Lebeda men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lebeda women worked as a Home Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lebeda were Baker and Sales Girl.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Worker
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Sales Girl
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lebeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebeda 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Lebeda. 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 364 military records available for the last name Lebeda. For the veterans among your Lebeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebeda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lebeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lebeda in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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