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Leichman Family History

Leichman 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: Reichman, Weichman, Leachman, Leishman, Leichtman, Teichman, Lechman

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Where is the Leichman family from?

You can see how Leichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leichman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Leichman families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Leichman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Leichman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leichman 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 Leichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leichman. 20% of Leichman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Leichman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leichman were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Leichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichman 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Leichman. 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 105 military records available for the last name Leichman. For the veterans among your Leichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leichman in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leichman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leichman 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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