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Leshner Family History

Leshner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leschner: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Leschen (Saxony Silesia), Leschna (Silesia), or Leschnau (East Prussia).

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


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Where is the Leshner family from?

You can see how Leshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leshner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Leshner families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leshner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leshner families in 1891.
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What did your Leshner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leshner. 23% of Leshner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Leshner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leshner were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Leshner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshner 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Leshner. 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 250 military records available for the last name Leshner. For the veterans among your Leshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Leshner in 1952 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leshner 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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