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Leanier Family History

Leanier 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: Lanier, Leander, Lander, Leader, Leiner, Lerner, Levander, Venier

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Where is the Leanier family from?

You can see how Leanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leanier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leanier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Leanier family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Leanier's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Leanier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leanier 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 Leanier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Leanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leanier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Leanier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Leanier. For the veterans among your Leanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leanier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Leanier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leanier in 1970 was 68, and 93 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leanier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leanier 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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