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Leiss Family History

Leiss Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German līse ‘quiet soft slow’.

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


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Where is the Leiss family from?

You can see how Leiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leiss family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leiss families in 1891.
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What did your Leiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leiss. 23% of Leiss men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Leiss women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leiss were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

What Leiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiss 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 Leiss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leiss. For the veterans among your Leiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Leiss in 1952 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiss 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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