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Leitsch Family History

Leitsch 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: Letsch, Lentsch, Leitch, Deitsch, Deutsch, Pletsch, Reisch, Fetsch

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Where is the Leitsch family from?

You can see how Leitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leitsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Leitsch family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leitsch's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Leitsch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1881
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What did your Leitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leitsch. 100% of Leitsch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leitsch women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Leitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Leitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitsch 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Leitsch. 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 335 military records available for the last name Leitsch. For the veterans among your Leitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leitsch in 1963 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leitsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitsch 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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