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Leingang Family History

Leingang Surname Meaning

German: Alemannic-Swabian nickname for a pussyfoot from leins (for leise) ‘soft’ + gang ‘step gait’ (see Leins).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leingang family from?

You can see how Leingang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leingang family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leingang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Leingang families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leingang's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Leingang families in 1891.
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What did your Leingang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leingang. 36% of Leingang men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Leingang women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leingang were Printer and At Home.

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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%
  • Road Worker
    9%
  • Printer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • At Home
    19%

What Leingang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leingang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leingang 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Leingang. 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 392 military records available for the last name Leingang. For the veterans among your Leingang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leingang lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leingang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leingang in 1944 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leingang 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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