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Leismann Family History

Leismann 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: Weismann, Eismann, Lehmann, Leiman, Heilmann, Reimann, Lisman

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Where is the Leismann family from?

You can see how Leismann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leismann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Leismann families living in Indiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Leismann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Leismann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leismann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Leismann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leismann 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Leismann. 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 68 military records available for the last name Leismann. For the veterans among your Leismann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leismann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Leismann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leismann in 1968 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leismann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leismann 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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