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Loebe Family History

Loebe 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: Loewe, Loeb, Lobe, Liebe, Loebs, Loebel, Loeber, Lee, Loge, Love

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Where is the Loebe family from?

You can see how Loebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Loebe families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Loebe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loebe 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 Loebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loebe. 24% of Loebe men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Loebe women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loebe were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Loebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loebe 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Loebe. 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 277 military records available for the last name Loebe. For the veterans among your Loebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loebe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Loebe in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loebe 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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