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Leins Family History

Leins Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a quiet or slow person from Middle High German līse linse ‘quiet soft slow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leins family from?

You can see how Leins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Leins families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Leins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leins families in 1891.
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What did your Leins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leins. 100% of Leins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leins. 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 765 military records available for the last name Leins. For the veterans among your Leins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leins in 1966 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leins 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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