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Leierzapf Family History

Leierzapf 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: Lederman, Leier, Liermann, Feiertag, Eiermann, Leiferman, Lepera

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Where is the Leierzapf family from?

You can see how Leierzapf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leierzapf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leierzapf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leierzapf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leierzapf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leierzapf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Leierzapf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leierzapf 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Leierzapf. 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 16 military records available for the last name Leierzapf. For the veterans among your Leierzapf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leierzapf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Leierzapf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leierzapf in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leierzapf 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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