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Leier Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): habitational name from any of several places named with Middle Low German leie ‘rock’, or a topographic name for someone living near a rock or in a rocky area.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Leber, Lier, Kleier, Heier, Leiser, Leimer, Lever, Leer, Eder, Deger

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Leier Family Origin

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Leier Family Occupations

What did your Leier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Baker

    13%

  • Farmer

    13%

  • Keeping House

    13%

  • Laborer

    13%

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In 1880, Baker, Farmer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Leier. A less common occupation for the Leier family was Laborer. The most common Leier occupation in the USA was Baker. 13% of Leier's were Bakers.

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Leier Historical Records

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Leier Life Expectancy

What is the average Leier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leier 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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United States

Between 1963 and 2004, Leier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Leier in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leier

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