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Lerer Family History

Lerer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Lehrer.

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


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Where is the Lerer family from?

You can see how Lerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lerer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Lerer families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lerer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lerer families in 1891.
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What did your Lerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lerer. 75% of Lerer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shop Assistant Fish fruiterer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerer 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Lerer. 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 315 military records available for the last name Lerer. For the veterans among your Lerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lerer in 1954 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lerer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lerer 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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