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Lebus Family History

Lebus Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Brandenburg named Lebus.

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


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Where is the Lebus family from?

You can see how Lebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lebus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lebus families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lebus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lebus families in 1911.
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What did your Lebus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lebus. 72% of Lebus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lebus women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lebus were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Lebus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebus 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Lebus. 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 823 military records available for the last name Lebus. For the veterans among your Lebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lebus in 1962 was 80, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lebus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lebus 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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