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Leimen Family History

Leimen 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: Leiman, Leinen, Leimer, Lemmen, Leisen, Lemen, Heiden, Leven, Leiner

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Where is the Leimen family from?

You can see how Leimen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leimen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leimen families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Leimen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leimen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Leimen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leimen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Leimen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Leimen. For the veterans among your Leimen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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