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Leberton Family History

Leberton 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: Leverton, Lebaron, Lebert, Lamberton, Pemberton, Everton, Emberton

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Where is the Leberton family from?

You can see how Leberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leberton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leberton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Leberton families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leberton's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Leberton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Leberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leberton 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 immigration records available for the last name Leberton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Leberton. For the veterans among your Leberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leberton lifespan?

Average Leberton life expectancy in 1987 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leberton 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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