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Liebau Family History

Liebau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Liebau family from?

You can see how Liebau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liebau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liebau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Liebau family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Liebau's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Liebau families in 1891.
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What did your Liebau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liebau. 29% of Liebau men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Liebau women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liebau were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Liebau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liebau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liebau 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Liebau. 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 907 military records available for the last name Liebau. For the veterans among your Liebau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liebau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Liebau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Liebau in 1956 was 50, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liebau 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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