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Leise Family History

Leise Surname Meaning

Dutch: from a female personal name such as Lijse, Alice, or Aleidis.

German: nickname for a soft-spoken quiet person from Middle High German līse ‘quiet’.

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


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Where is the Leise family from?

You can see how Leise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Leise families living in Staffordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Leise's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Leise families in 1891.
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What did your Leise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leise. 100% of Leise 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Leise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leise 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Leise. 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 774 military records available for the last name Leise. For the veterans among your Leise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leise lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Leise in 1956 was 32, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leise 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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