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Leibing Family History

Leibing 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: Leiding, Leising, Leiting, Leidig, Leeming, Lemming, Geiling, Heiting

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Where is the Leibing family from?

You can see how Leibing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leibing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leibing families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Leibing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leibing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibing 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 Leibing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leibing. 100% of Leibing men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Leibing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Leibing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibing 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Leibing. 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 134 military records available for the last name Leibing. For the veterans among your Leibing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibing lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Leibing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Leibing in 1968 was 73, and 85 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leibing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibing 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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