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Leuser Family History

Leuser 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: Leiser, Leser, Lesser, Lauser, Neuser, Meuser, Leuer, Lenser, Leeser

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Where is the Leuser family from?

You can see how Leuser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leuser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Leuser families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Leuser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Leuser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leuser 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 Leuser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leuser. 50% of Leuser men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Claim Agent
    50%

What Leuser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Leuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuser 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Leuser. 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 103 military records available for the last name Leuser. For the veterans among your Leuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Leuser in 1963 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leuser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leuser 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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