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Leshin Family History

Leshin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the female personal name Lesha a hypocoristic form of the Biblical Lea.

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


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Where is the Leshin family from?

You can see how Leshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leshin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Leshin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leshin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Leshin families in 1871.
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What did your Leshin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leshin. 100% of Leshin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Leshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshin 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Leshin. 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 156 military records available for the last name Leshin. For the veterans among your Leshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leshin in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leshin 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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