The Liebenau name is thought to have come from the root word "leib," which in the Middle Ages meant "Good."
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Early Origins of the Liebenau family
The surname Liebenau was first found in Swabia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early records include a bearer of Libenawer, near Eger in 1392, and Jost Libenaw in Liegnitz in 1387.
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Early History of the Liebenau family
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Liebenau Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Leibenow, Liebenow, Liebenhaar, Leibenau, Liebenou and many more.
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Early Notables of the Liebenau family
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Migration of the Liebenau family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Friedrich Liebetrau, also shown as Liebetran, arrived in Quebec in with his wife and three children in Quebec, Canada in 1850. Ernst Lienow arrived in New York in 1950 and E. Liebenow settled in Galveston Texas during that same year. Mrs. Karl Leibtreu arrived in America in 1859. Jacob Lienow and his wife Maria arrived in New York in 1850. Wilhelm Lienow also arrived at that same port and time..
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