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Leistner Family History

Leistner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Leister.

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


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Where is the Leistner family from?

You can see how Leistner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leistner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leistner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Leistner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leistner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leistner families in 1891.
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What did your Leistner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leistner. 27% of Leistner men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Leistner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leistner were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leistner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leistner 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Leistner. 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 Leistner. For the veterans among your Leistner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leistner lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Leistner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leistner in 1941 was 25, and 82 in 2004.

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