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Leiber Family History

Leiber Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Liutbert a compound of liut ‘people’ + berht ‘bright shining’.

Variant of Lieber.

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


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Where is the Leiber family from?

You can see how Leiber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Leiber families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Leiber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leiber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiber 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 Leiber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leiber. 21% of Leiber men worked as a Salesman and 21% of Leiber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leiber were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leiber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiber 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Leiber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leiber. For the veterans among your Leiber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiber lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leiber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leiber in 1960 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiber 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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