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Leismer Family History

Leismer 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, Leisner, Leimer, Leisher, Leister, Reisner, Leiner, Lister

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Where is the Leismer family from?

You can see how Leismer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leismer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leismer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leismer families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leismer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Leismer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leismer 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 158 census records available for the last name Leismer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leismer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Leismer. 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 45 military records available for the last name Leismer. For the veterans among your Leismer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leismer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leismer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leismer in 1966 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leismer 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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