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Libke Family History

Libke Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lübke (see Luebke ).

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


Similar surnames: Litke, Lubke, Fike, Rike, Ike, Wible, Lipke, Linke, Limke, Dible

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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 1911 there were 16 Libke families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Libke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Libke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Libke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Libke. 43% of Libke 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Retired Storekeeper
    29%
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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 Canada, 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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