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Leuer Family History

Leuer Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name from which Lüder (see Lueder) and Luther are also derived.

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


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Where is the Leuer family from?

You can see how Leuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Leuer families living in Hampshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Leuer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Leuer families in 1891.
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What did your Leuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leuer. 33% of Leuer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Leuer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leuer were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Farm Helper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%

What Leuer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuer 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Leuer. 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 351 military records available for the last name Leuer. For the veterans among your Leuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Leuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leuer in 1961 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leuer 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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