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Leaster Family History

Leaster 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: Easter, Lester, Laster, Leister, Feaster, Peaster, Heaster, Lemaster

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Where is the Leaster family from?

You can see how Leaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Leaster families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leaster's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Leaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leaster. 36% of Leaster men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Leaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Leaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaster 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Leaster. 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 103 military records available for the last name Leaster. For the veterans among your Leaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaster lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Leaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Leaster in 1965 was 62, and 27 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leaster 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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