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Leinan Family History

Leinan 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: Leiman, Leinen, Linan, Lian, Linn, Leiner, Dinan, Lein, Leino, Leikam

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Where is the Leinan family from?

You can see how Leinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leinan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Leinan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leinan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Leinan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leinan 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 Leinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leinan. 100% of Leinan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Leinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Leinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leinan 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Leinan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Leinan. For the veterans among your Leinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leinan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Leinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Leinan in 1973 was 44, and 47 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leinan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leinan 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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