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Libens Family History

Libens 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: Lebens, Likens, Lien, Leben, Lins, Libert, Lies, Eiben, Liber, Levens

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Where is the Libens family from?

You can see how Libens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Libens family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Libens's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Libens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libens 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 58 census records available for the last name Libens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libens 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Libens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Libens. For the veterans among your Libens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Libens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Libens in 1967 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Libens 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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