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Luebbe Family History

Luebbe Surname Meaning

North German (Lübbe): from the personal name Lübbe (see Lubbe ).

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


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Where is the Luebbe family from?

You can see how Luebbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luebbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Luebbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Luebbe families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Luebbe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Luebbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luebbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luebbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luebbe. 48% of Luebbe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Luebbe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luebbe were Farm Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    48%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luebbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luebbe 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Luebbe. 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 315 military records available for the last name Luebbe. For the veterans among your Luebbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luebbe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Luebbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Luebbe in 1950 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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