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Leaber Family History

Leaber 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: Leader, Beaber, Leber, Leiber, Laber, Leaper, Leaver, Leamer, Leazer

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Where is the Leaber family from?

You can see how Leaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Leaber family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leaber's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Leaber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leaber. 24% of Leaber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leaber women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Longshoreman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Leaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaber 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Leaber. 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 144 military records available for the last name Leaber. For the veterans among your Leaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leaber in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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