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Laibe Family History

Laibe Name 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: Laine, Laube, Labbe, Laib, Lambe, Laible, Lage, Lane, Babe, Paine

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Where is the Laibe family from?

You can see how Laibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laibe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laibe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Laibe families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Laibe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Laibe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laibe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laibe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laibe. 43% of Laibe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Laibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laibe 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Laibe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Laibe. For the veterans among your Laibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laibe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Laibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Laibe in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

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