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Leisenring Family History

Leisenring Surname Meaning

German (Thuringia Saxony): metonymic occupational name for a maker of the iron rings on the stanchion of a rack wagon used to secure loads from a word related to the German dialect word Lei(ch)se Leuchse ‘stake (on a vehicle) tailboard’.

This name is derived from components that indicate the functionality and importance of the items being created.

It refers specifically to the craft of securing loads for transport, highlighting the significance of the maker's role.

The term combines regional dialect influences with historical language roots, showcasing the evolution of occupational names.

Overall, the name encapsulates both a specific trade and its cultural context within German-speaking regions.

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


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Where is the Leisenring family from?

You can see how Leisenring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisenring family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leisenring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Leisenring families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Leisenring's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leisenring families in 1840.
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What did your Leisenring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leisenring. 18% of Leisenring men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Leisenring women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leisenring were Soldier and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Owner
    10%
  • Soldier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

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Passenger Lists

There are 242 immigration records available for the last name Leisenring. 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 998 military records available for the last name Leisenring. For the veterans among your Leisenring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisenring lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leisenring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Leisenring in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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