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Libby Family History

Libby Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon): from the Middle English female personal names Libbe, Libby, or Lebby probably pet forms of Elizabeth and perhaps also of its cognate Isabel.

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


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Where is the Libby family from?

You can see how Libby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Libby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 191 Libby families living in Cornwall. This was about 54% of all the recorded Libby's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Libby families in 1891.
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What did your Libby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Libby. 19% of Libby men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Libby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Libby were Lorry Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Horseman On Farm
    13%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 66,000 census records available for the last name Libby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libby 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Libby. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Libby. For the veterans among your Libby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libby lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Libby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Libby in 1943 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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