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Leible Family History

Leible Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Laible.

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


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Where is the Leible family from?

You can see how Leible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leible family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leible families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Leible family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Leible's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Leible families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leible 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 Leible ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leible. 28% of Leible men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Leible women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leible were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Leible family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leible 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Leible. 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 262 military records available for the last name Leible. For the veterans among your Leible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leible lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Leible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leible in 1942 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leible

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leible 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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