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Lebed Family History

Lebed 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: Leben, Leber, Lebeda, Leed, Lebel, Lee, Lever, Leven, Lees, Leeds

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Where is the Lebed family from?

You can see how Lebed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebed family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Lebed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lebed families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lebed's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lebed families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lebed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lebed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lebed. 25% of Lebed men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Lebed women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Lebed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebed 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Lebed. 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 58 military records available for the last name Lebed. For the veterans among your Lebed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebed lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Lebed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lebed in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2001.

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