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Leihammer Family History

Leihammer 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: Derhammer, Hammer, Limmer, Leithauser, Leimer, Lehmer, Lemmer

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Where is the Leihammer family from?

You can see how Leihammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leihammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leihammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Leihammer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Leihammer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Leihammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leihammer 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 76 census records available for the last name Leihammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leihammer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Leihammer. 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 Leihammer. For the veterans among your Leihammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leihammer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Leihammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leihammer in 1972 was 80, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leihammer 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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