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Leinwar Family History

Leinwar 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: Leiner, Leinwand, Leinart, Leonard, Lerner, Lear, Leiman, Lein

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Where is the Leinwar family from?

You can see how Leinwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leinwar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leinwar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Leinwar families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leinwar's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Leinwar families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Leinwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leinwar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Leinwar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Leinwar. For the veterans among your Leinwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leinwar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Leinwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Leinwar in 1968 was 76, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leinwar 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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