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Libke Family History

Libke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lübke (see Luebke).

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


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Where is the Libke family from?

You can see how Libke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Libke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Libke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Libke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Libke families in 1880.
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What did your Libke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Libke. 46% of Libke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Libke women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Libke were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Libke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Libke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libke 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Libke. 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 314 military records available for the last name Libke. For the veterans among your Libke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Libke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Libke in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Libke 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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