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Leisy Family History

Leisy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Leisi: probably a cognate of German Leis.

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


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Where is the Leisy family from?

You can see how Leisy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leisy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leisy family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leisy's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Leisy families in 1891.
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What did your Leisy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leisy. 38% of Leisy men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Leisy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leisy were Manager and Factory.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Weaver
    15%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Factory
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leisy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisy 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Leisy. 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 267 military records available for the last name Leisy. For the veterans among your Leisy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leisy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leisy in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leisy 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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