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Leips Family History

Leips 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: Leis, Leins, Lips, Leiss, Reis, Lewis, Lees, Lis, Meis, Leib

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Where is the Leips family from?

You can see how Leips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leips family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leips families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Leips families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leips's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leips families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leips 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 163 census records available for the last name Leips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leips 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Leips. 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 22 military records available for the last name Leips. For the veterans among your Leips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leips lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Leips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leips in 1990 was 77, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leips 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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