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Liberty Family History

Liberty Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Laliberté (see Laliberte) found predominantly in New England.

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


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Where is the Liberty family from?

You can see how Liberty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liberty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liberty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Liberty families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Liberty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liberty families in 1891.
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What did your Liberty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Liberty. 34% of Liberty men worked as a Lorry Driver and 82% of Liberty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liberty were Shop Porter Piano Warehou and Private Teacher.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%
  • Shop Porter Piano Warehou
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Teacher Of Dancing
    6%
  • Private Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Liberty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liberty 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 Liberty. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Liberty. For the veterans among your Liberty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liberty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Liberty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Liberty in 1957 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liberty 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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