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Libscomb Family History

Libscomb 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: Liscomb, Linscomb, Lipscomb, Luscomb, Luscombe, Lashomb, Linscott

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Where is the Libscomb family from?

You can see how Libscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Libscomb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Libscomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Libscomb families living in Tennessee. This was about 40% of all the recorded Libscomb's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Libscomb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Libscomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Libscomb ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Libscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Libscomb 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Libscomb. 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 38 military records available for the last name Libscomb. For the veterans among your Libscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Libscomb lifespan?

Average Libscomb life expectancy in 1998 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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