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Loben Family History

Loben 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, Lobel, Lowen, Loden, Loren, Loken, Lobe, Lober, Coben, Goben

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Where is the Loben family from?

You can see how Loben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loben family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Loben family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Loben's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Loben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loben. 72% of Loben 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Loben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loben 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Loben. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Loben. For the veterans among your Loben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loben lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Loben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Loben in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 1993.

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