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Loebig Family History

Loebig Name Meaning

German (Löbig): from a Germanized Slavic pet form of a personal name based on the element lub ‘dear; to love’ for example Lubomir or Luboslav.

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


Similar surnames: Liebig, Boenig, Hoerig, Hoenig, Loehr, Lenig, Denig, Leben, Lorig

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Where is the Loebig family from?

You can see how Loebig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loebig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Loebig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Loebig families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Loebig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Loebig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loebig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loebig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loebig. 27% of Loebig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Loebig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loebig were Salesman 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
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loebig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loebig 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Loebig. 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 273 military records available for the last name Loebig. For the veterans among your Loebig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loebig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Loebig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Loebig in 1961 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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