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Leibowitch Family History

Leibowitch 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: Leibowitz, Leibovitz, Lebowitz, Lewkowicz, Leftwich, Ledwith

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Where is the Leibowitch family from?

You can see how Leibowitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibowitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leibowitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leibowitch family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leibowitch's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Leibowitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibowitch 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 Leibowitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leibowitch. 50% of Leibowitch men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Iron Worker
    50%

What Leibowitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Leibowitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibowitch 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Leibowitch. 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 17 military records available for the last name Leibowitch. For the veterans among your Leibowitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibowitch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Leibowitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Leibowitch in 1972 was 93, and 82 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leibowitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibowitch 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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