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Lieber Name Meaning

German: variant of Lieb German: from the medieval personal name Liebher composed of the elements liub ‘beloved dear’ + heri hari ‘army’. German: variant of Liebert . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Liber .

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


Similar surnames: Liber, Liebe, Bieber, Liebert, Wieder, Hieber, Liebel, Leber, Fieber

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Where is the Lieber family from?

You can see how Lieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lieber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lieber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lieber family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lieber's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Lieber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lieber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lieber. 17% of Lieber men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Lieber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lieber were Proprietor 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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lieber 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lieber. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Lieber. For the veterans among your Lieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lieber lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lieber in 1947 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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