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Leibst Family History

Leibst 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: Leist, Herbst, Geist, Leib, List, Leicht, Leis, Feist, Leise, Leins

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Where is the Leibst family from?

You can see how Leibst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leibst family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Leibst's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Leibst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Leibst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibst 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Leibst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Leibst. For the veterans among your Leibst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibst lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Leibst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leibst in 1976 was 77, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibst 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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