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Leuschner Family History

Leuschner Surname Meaning

East German: metronymic from the female personal name Lusche (see Leuschen) with the genitive -er.

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


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Where is the Leuschner family from?

You can see how Leuschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuschner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leuschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Leuschner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Leuschner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leuschner families in 1880.
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What did your Leuschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leuschner. 17% of Leuschner men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Leuschner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leuschner were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    17%
  • Harmer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Leuschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leuschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuschner 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Leuschner. 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 979 military records available for the last name Leuschner. For the veterans among your Leuschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuschner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leuschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leuschner in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leuschner 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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