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Libert Family History

Libert Surname Meaning

French (northern) Walloon Flemish North German and Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Leudberht composed of the elements liud ‘people tribe’ and berht ‘bright’.

North German: variant of Liebert.

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


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Where is the Libert family from?

You can see how Libert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Libert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Libert families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Libert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Libert families in 1891.
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What did your Libert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Libert. 100% of Libert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Libert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Libert. 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 879 military records available for the last name Libert. For the veterans among your Libert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Libert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Libert in 1957 was 50, and 99 in 2004.

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