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Lebers Family History

Lebers 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: Leber, Lebert, Lebens, Ebers, Gebers, Levers, Lewers, Lever, Lees

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Where is the Lebers family from?

You can see how Lebers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lebers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lebers families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lebers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lebers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lebers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lebers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lebers. 100% of Lebers women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Lebers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebers 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lebers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lebers. For the veterans among your Lebers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lebers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lebers in 1966 was 62, and 68 in 2003.

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