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Liehr Family History

Liehr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lier.

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


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Where is the Liehr family from?

You can see how Liehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liehr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Liehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Liehr family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Liehr's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Liehr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liehr 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 Liehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liehr. 48% of Liehr men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Liehr women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liehr were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Liehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liehr 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Liehr. 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 969 military records available for the last name Liehr. For the veterans among your Liehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liehr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Liehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Liehr in 1962 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liehr 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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