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Leassner Family History

Leassner Surname 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: Lessner, Leissner, Meissner, Lasser, Messner, Lesser, Reasoner

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Where is the Leassner family from?

You can see how Leassner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leassner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leassner families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Leassner family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leassner's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Leassner families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Leassner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leassner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Leassner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Leassner. For the veterans among your Leassner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leassner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Leassner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leassner in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leassner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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