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Libbert Family History

Libbert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Liebert or Lübbert (see Lubbert).

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


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Where is the Libbert family from?

You can see how Libbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Libbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Libbert families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Libbert's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Libbert families in 1880.
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What did your Libbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Libbert. 32% of Libbert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Libbert women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Libbert were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Libbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Libbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libbert 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Libbert. 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 224 military records available for the last name Libbert. For the veterans among your Libbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libbert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Libbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Libbert in 1959 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Libbert 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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