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Lebens Family History

Lebens Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Liebrecht or Liebold.

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


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Where is the Lebens family from?

You can see how Lebens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lebens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lebens families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lebens's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Lebens families in 1891.
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What did your Lebens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lebens. 100% of Lebens men worked as a Student.

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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

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lebens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebens 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Lebens. 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 Lebens. For the veterans among your Lebens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lebens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lebens in 1960 was 45, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lebens 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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