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Libens Family History

Libens 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: Lebens, Likens, Lien, Leben, Lins, Libert, Lies, Eiben, Liber, Levens

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Where is the Libens family from?

You can see how Libens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Libens family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Libens's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Libens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Libens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Libens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Libens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libens 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Libens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Libens. For the veterans among your Libens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Libens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Libens in 1967 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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