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Leithman Family History

Leithman 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: Leishman, Leitman, Leiman, Reitman, Reichman, Weitzman, Luthman

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Where is the Leithman family from?

You can see how Leithman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leithman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leithman families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 18 Leithman families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Leithman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Leithman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leithman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leithman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leithman. 100% of Leithman men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Leithman women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Leithman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Leithman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leithman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Leithman. 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 111 military records available for the last name Leithman. For the veterans among your Leithman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leithman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Leithman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leithman in 1968 was 39, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leithman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leithman 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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