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Libbey Family History

Libbey Name Meaning

English: variant of Libby .

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


Similar surnames: Kibbey, Linzey, Bibbee, Wisbey, Linley, Lilley, Liley, Liby, Livsey

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Where is the Libbey family from?

You can see how Libbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Libbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 84 Libbey families living in Maine. This was about 60% of all the recorded Libbey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Libbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libbey 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 Libbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Libbey. 13% of Libbey men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Libbey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Libbey were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Libbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libbey 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 Libbey. 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 Libbey. For the veterans among your Libbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libbey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Libbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Libbey in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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