This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Leibner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Leibner Family History

Leibner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leiner, Leitner, Leisner, Leiber, Leubner, Leidner, Reisner, Eigner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Leibner family from?

You can see how Leibner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leibner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Leibner families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leibner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leibner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Leibner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibner. 34% of Leibner men worked as an Accountant and 100% of Leibner women worked as a Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Leibner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Leibner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Leibner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Leibner

Passenger Lists

There are 437 immigration records available for the last name Leibner. 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.

View all Leibner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Leibner. For the veterans among your Leibner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Leibner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Leibner family history

Discover More

What is the average Leibner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leibner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Leibner in 1963 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leibner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leibner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Leibner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial