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Leibham Family History

Leibham 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: Leikam, Leibman, Lipham, Leatham, Leedham, Derham, Witham, Leib

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Where is the Leibham family from?

You can see how Leibham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leibham family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leibham's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Leibham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leibham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibham. 34% of Leibham men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leibham 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Framer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Leibham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Leibham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibham 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Leibham. 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 45 military records available for the last name Leibham. For the veterans among your Leibham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Leibham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leibham in 1968 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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