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Liebling Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of a compound name formed with Lieb- for example Liebhart . Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Liebling ‘darling’ (see Lieb ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Niebling, Leblang, Lieblich, Liebig, Kiesling, Dilling, Sieling

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Where is the Liebling family from?

You can see how Liebling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liebling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liebling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Liebling families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Liebling's in USA. California had the highest population of Liebling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liebling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liebling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liebling. 23% of Liebling men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Liebling women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liebling were Attorney and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Electrician
    7%
  • Attorney
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liebling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liebling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liebling. 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 408 military records available for the last name Liebling. For the veterans among your Liebling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liebling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Liebling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Liebling in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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