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Liban Family History

Liban Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

Filipino: nickname from Tagalog liban literally ‘to skip to omit’ and ‘absence’ but also interpreted as ‘exception’ or ‘exemption’.

Somali: from the personal name Liban interpreted as e.g. ‘success(ful)’. It is also found in Ethiopia and Kenya.

— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

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You can see how Liban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Liban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Liban families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Liban's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Liban families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Liban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liban 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Liban. 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 165 military records available for the last name Liban. For the veterans among your Liban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liban lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Liban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Liban in 1964 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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