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Leigner Family History

Leigner 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: Leiner, Eigner, Leitner, Leisner, Reigner, Legner, Leidner, Reisner

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Where is the Leigner family from?

You can see how Leigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leigner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leigner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Leigner families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Leigner's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Leigner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leigner 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 235 census records available for the last name Leigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leigner 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Leigner. 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 38 military records available for the last name Leigner. For the veterans among your Leigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leigner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Leigner in 1962 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leigner 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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