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Leissa Family History

Leissa 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: Lessa, Leiss, Weiss, Issa, Leiser, Heiss, Reiss, Leis, Leise, Leisen

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Where is the Leissa family from?

You can see how Leissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leissa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leissa family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leissa's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Leissa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leissa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Leissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leissa 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Leissa. 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 18 military records available for the last name Leissa. For the veterans among your Leissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leissa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Leissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leissa in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leissa 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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