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Leazer Family History

Leazer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leiser.

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


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Where is the Leazer family from?

You can see how Leazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leazer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leazer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Leazer families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leazer's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Leazer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leazer 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 Leazer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leazer. 34% of Leazer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Leazer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leazer were Farming and Battery Filler.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Battery Filler
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leazer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Leazer. 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 728 military records available for the last name Leazer. For the veterans among your Leazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leazer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leazer in 1957 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leazer 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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