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Leibert Family History

Leibert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Liebhart.

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


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Where is the Leibert family from?

You can see how Leibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leibert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Leibert families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leibert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leibert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibert 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 Leibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibert. 20% of Leibert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Leibert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leibert were Operator and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibert 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Leibert. 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 504 military records available for the last name Leibert. For the veterans among your Leibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leibert in 1951 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibert 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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