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Leibensperger Family History

Leibensperger Surname Meaning

South German (Baden-Württemberg): presumably a habitational name for someone from an unidentified place called Leibensperg.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Leibensperger family from?

You can see how Leibensperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibensperger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leibensperger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leibensperger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leibensperger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leibensperger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibensperger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leibensperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibensperger. 27% of Leibensperger men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Leibensperger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leibensperger were Truck Driver and Cutter.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cutter
    29%

What Leibensperger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leibensperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibensperger 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Leibensperger. 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 937 military records available for the last name Leibensperger. For the veterans among your Leibensperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibensperger lifespan?

Average Leibensperger life expectancy in 2001 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibensperger 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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