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Libbey Family History

Libbey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Libby.

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


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Where is the Libbey family from?

You can see how Libbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Libbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Libbey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 69% of all the recorded Libbey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Libbey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libbey 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 Libbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Libbey. 100% of Libbey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Libbey women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Libbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Libbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libbey 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 Libbey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Libbey. For the veterans among your Libbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libbey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Libbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Libbey in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Libbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Libbey 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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