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Leistinger Family History

Leistinger 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: Leisinger, Reisinger, Geisinger, Letsinger, Weissinger, Meisinger

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Where is the Leistinger family from?

You can see how Leistinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leistinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leistinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leistinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leistinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leistinger 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 31 census records available for the last name Leistinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leistinger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Leistinger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Leistinger. For the veterans among your Leistinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leistinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Leistinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Leistinger in 1968 was 61, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leistinger 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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