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Libal Family History

Libal 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: Sibal, Lal, Lian, Laban, Livas, Vinal, Lipa, Lobel, Ribar, Dial

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Where is the Libal family from?

You can see how Libal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Libal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Libal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 94% of all the recorded Libal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Libal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Libal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Libal. 28% of Libal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Draftsman
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Tinsmith
    19%
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What Libal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Libal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libal 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Libal. 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 106 military records available for the last name Libal. For the veterans among your Libal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Libal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Libal in 1957 was 45, and 61 in 2003.

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