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Leisson Family History

Leisson 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: Lipson, Liston, Leston, Bisson, Soisson, Poisson, Lewison, Lisbon

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Where is the Leisson family from?

You can see how Leisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Leisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leisson family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leisson's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Leisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leisson 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 68 census records available for the last name Leisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisson 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 Leisson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Leisson. For the veterans among your Leisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Leisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leisson in 1976 was 70, and 102 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leisson 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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