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Leeshman Family History

Leeshman 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: Leishman, Leesman, Leeman, Reesman, Leachman, Hershman, Heishman

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Where is the Leeshman family from?

You can see how Leeshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeshman family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Leeshman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Leeshman family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leeshman's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Leeshman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Leeshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeshman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Leeshman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Leeshman. For the veterans among your Leeshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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