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Libes Family History

Libes 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: Lies, Liber, Limes, Likes, Lipes, Liles, Lites, Lines, Miles, Lier

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Where is the Libes family from?

You can see how Libes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Libes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Libes family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Libes's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Libes families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Libes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Libes. 60% of Libes men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Libes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libes 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Libes. 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 55 military records available for the last name Libes. For the veterans among your Libes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Libes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Libes in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Libes 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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