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Lehlbach Family History

Lehlbach 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: Gehlbach, Leinbach, Leimbach, Seelbach, Selbach, Muhlbach, Leach

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Where is the Lehlbach family from?

You can see how Lehlbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehlbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehlbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Lehlbach families living in New Jersey. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lehlbach's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lehlbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehlbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lehlbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Lehlbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehlbach 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Lehlbach. 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 46 military records available for the last name Lehlbach. For the veterans among your Lehlbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehlbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lehlbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lehlbach in 1965 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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