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Leiter Family History

Leiter Surname Meaning

German: from Leiter ‘leader’ status name for a foreman or for the leader of a military expedition from Middle High German leiten ‘lead’.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Leitner.

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


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Where is the Leiter family from?

You can see how Leiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Leiter families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leiter's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Leiter families in 1891.
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What did your Leiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leiter. 60% of Leiter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Leiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leiter. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Leiter. For the veterans among your Leiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Leiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leiter in 1953 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiter 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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