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Lehing Family History

Lehing 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: Lehning, Leming, Lewing, Ling, Levings, Fleming, Lewin, Leng, Levin

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Where is the Lehing family from?

You can see how Lehing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehing family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lehing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Lehing families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lehing's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lehing families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Lehing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehing 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Lehing. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lehing. For the veterans among your Lehing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lehing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lehing in 1965 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehing 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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