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Leesland Family History

Leesland 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: Neeland, Ersland, Leesman, Leland, Leyland, Newland, Cleveland

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Where is the Leesland family from?

You can see how Leesland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leesland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leesland family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leesland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leesland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leesland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Leesland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leesland 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Leesland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Leesland. For the veterans among your Leesland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leesland lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Leesland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leesland in 1973 was 77, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leesland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leesland 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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