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Leitermann Family History

Leitermann 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: Leiterman, Letterman, Westermann, Liermann, Eiermann, Leiferman

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Where is the Leitermann family from?

You can see how Leitermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitermann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leitermann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leitermann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Leitermann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leitermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leitermann. 43% of Leitermann men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Leitermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Leitermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitermann 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Leitermann. 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 323 military records available for the last name Leitermann. For the veterans among your Leitermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitermann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leitermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leitermann in 1964 was 37, and 17 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leitermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitermann 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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