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Libas Family History

Libas 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: Livas, Ribas, Lubas, Gibas, Lias, Ligas, Limas, Lucas, Lis, Elias

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Where is the Libas family from?

You can see how Libas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Libas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Libas families living in New Mexico. This was about 46% of all the recorded Libas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Libas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Libas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Libas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libas 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Libas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Libas. For the veterans among your Libas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Libas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Libas in 1968 was 78, and 51 in 1974.

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