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Leaser Family History

Leaser 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: Leader, Leiser, Leser, Lesser, Lease, Lenser, Ceaser, Laser, Leaper

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Where is the Leaser family from?

You can see how Leaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Leaser families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Leaser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leaser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leaser 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 Leaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leaser. 100% of Leaser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaser 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Leaser. 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 460 military records available for the last name Leaser. For the veterans among your Leaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leaser in 1960 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leaser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leaser 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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