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Leibman Family History

Leibman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): elaborated form of the Yiddish male personal name Leyb ‘lion’ (see Leib).

Americanized form of German Leibmann itself an altered form of Liebmann.

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


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Where is the Leibman family from?

You can see how Leibman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leibman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Leibman families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leibman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Leibman families in 1911.
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What did your Leibman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibman. 24% of Leibman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Leibman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leibman were Operator and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leibman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leibman. 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 305 military records available for the last name Leibman. For the veterans among your Leibman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Leibman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leibman in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibman 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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