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Leob Family History

Leob 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: Leo, Leon, Leib, Leeb, Leos, Lenz, Lyon, Lee, Low, Loy

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Where is the Leob family from?

You can see how Leob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leob family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Leob families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Leob's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leob families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leob 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 Leob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leob. 100% of Leob 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Leob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leob 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Leob. 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 176 military records available for the last name Leob. For the veterans among your Leob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leob lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Leob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Leob in 1964 was 73, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leob 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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