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Leener Family History

Leener 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: Leiner, Lerner, Leeper, Lehner, Lesner, Fleener, Letner, Keener

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Where is the Leener family from?

You can see how Leener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Leener families living in Arkansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leener's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Leener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leener 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 Leener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leener. 100% of Leener men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leener women worked as a House Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Leener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Leener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leener 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Leener. 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 10 military records available for the last name Leener. For the veterans among your Leener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leener lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Leener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leener in 1975 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leener 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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