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Leiching Family History

Leiching 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: Leiding, Beeching, Leising, Leiting, Reichling, Melching, Eichen

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Where is the Leiching family from?

You can see how Leiching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiching family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leiching families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Leiching families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiching's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leiching families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiching surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Leiching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiching 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 Leiching. 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 16 military records available for the last name Leiching. For the veterans among your Leiching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiching lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Leiching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Leiching in 1955 was 53, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiching 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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