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Leipziger Family History

Leipziger 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: Leipzig, Weisiger, Heiliger, Leutzinger, Beiriger, Litzinger

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Where is the Leipziger family from?

You can see how Leipziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leipziger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leipziger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Leipziger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leipziger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leipziger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leipziger 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 Leipziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leipziger. 50% of Leipziger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Leipziger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leipziger were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Leipziger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Leipziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leipziger 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Leipziger. 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 833 military records available for the last name Leipziger. For the veterans among your Leipziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leipziger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leipziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leipziger in 1961 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leipziger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leipziger 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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