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Leiven Family History

Leiven 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: Leven, Leinen, Leisen, Lever, Heiden, Leiner, Leite, Lien, Levin

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Where is the Leiven family from?

You can see how Leiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leiven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Leiven families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiven's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Leiven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Leiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiven 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Leiven. 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 military records available for the last name Leiven. For the veterans among your Leiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiven lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Leiven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leiven in 1975 was 43, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiven 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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