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Libey Family History

Libey 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: Liber, Libby, Liby, Libbey, Liley, Lier, Lilly, Ley, Lucey, Line

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Where is the Libey family from?

You can see how Libey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Libey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Libey families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Libey's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Libey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libey 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 Libey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Libey. 36% of Libey 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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%

What Libey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Libey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libey 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Libey. 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 252 military records available for the last name Libey. For the veterans among your Libey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Libey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Libey in 1962 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Libey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Libey 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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