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Libberton Family History

Libberton Name Meaning

from Liberton (Midlothian) or less probably Libberton (Lanarks). The place-names are probably from Old English hlið ‘slope’ + beretūn ‘grange farm’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Lamberton, Liberto, Libbert, Leverton, Winterton, Libert, Pinkerton

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Where is the Libberton family from?

You can see how Libberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Libberton families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 8 Libberton families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Libberton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Libberton families in 1920.
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What did your Libberton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Libberton. 60% of Libberton men worked as a Farm and 100% of Libberton women worked as a Farm. .

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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

  • Farm
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%
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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Libberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libberton 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Libberton. 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 90 military records available for the last name Libberton. For the veterans among your Libberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libberton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Libberton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Libberton in 1967 was 61, and 85 in 2001.

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