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Libson Family History

Libson Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Libe from Yiddish ‘love’. Compare Lipson.

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


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Where is the Libson family from?

You can see how Libson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Libson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Libson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Libson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Libson families in 1911.
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What did your Libson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Libson. 23% of Libson men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Libson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Libson were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Libson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libson 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Libson. 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 105 military records available for the last name Libson. For the veterans among your Libson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Libson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Libson in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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