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Leithner Family History

Leithner 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: Leitner, Leichner, Leuthner, Leiner, Lechner, Leisner, Leiter

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Where is the Leithner family from?

You can see how Leithner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leithner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leithner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Leithner families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leithner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leithner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leithner 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 Leithner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leithner. 34% of Leithner men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Bar Tender
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

What Leithner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Leithner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leithner 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Leithner. 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 927 military records available for the last name Leithner. For the veterans among your Leithner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leithner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Leithner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leithner in 1956 was 52, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leithner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leithner 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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