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Leibenguth Family History

Leibenguth 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: Eisenhuth, Lindenmuth, Deisenroth, Reinmuth, Eisenhut, Leinenbach

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Where is the Leibenguth family from?

You can see how Leibenguth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leibenguth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leibenguth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Leibenguth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 97% of all the recorded Leibenguth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leibenguth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leibenguth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leibenguth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leibenguth. 27% of Leibenguth men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leibenguth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leibenguth were Bookkeeper and Waitress. .

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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
    27%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leibenguth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leibenguth 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Leibenguth. 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 221 military records available for the last name Leibenguth. For the veterans among your Leibenguth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leibenguth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leibenguth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Leibenguth in 1954 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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