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Leiby Family History

Leiby Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably from a pet form of Leib

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


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Where is the Leiby family from?

You can see how Leiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Leiby families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leiby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leiby families in 1891.
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What did your Leiby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leiby. 22% of Leiby men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Leiby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leiby were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiby 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Leiby. 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 Leiby. For the veterans among your Leiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leiby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leiby in 1956 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiby 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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