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Leusch Family History

Leusch 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: Letsch, Keusch, Lersch, Lusch, Lausch, Reusch, Lensch, Lesch, Deutsch

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Where is the Leusch family from?

You can see how Leusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leusch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leusch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Leusch families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leusch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leusch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leusch 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 Leusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Care Taker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leusch. 25% of Leusch men worked as a Care Taker.

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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

  • Care Taker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Leusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leusch 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Leusch. 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 399 military records available for the last name Leusch. For the veterans among your Leusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leusch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leusch in 1958 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leusch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leusch 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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