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Leisner Family History

Leisner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in East Prussia and elsewhere in central Europe called Leissen in German.

It may also refer to individuals from Leissenau near Colditz in eastern Germany.

The name is derived from specific geographic locations that carry historical significance.

Such names often reflect the origins and localities of the families bearing them.

Understanding these names can provide insights into cultural and regional identities.

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


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Where is the Leisner family from?

You can see how Leisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Leisner families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Leisner's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Leisner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leisner 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 Leisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leisner. 16% of Leisner men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Leisner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leisner were Machinist and Housemaid.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housemaid
    20%

What Leisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisner 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 Leisner. 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 838 military records available for the last name Leisner. For the veterans among your Leisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leisner in 1961 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leisner 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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