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Leitter Family History

Leitter 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: Leitner, Leiter, Reitter, Leister, Seitter, Letter, Setter, Leiner

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Where is the Leitter family from?

You can see how Leitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Leitter families living in Midlothian. This was about 57% of all the recorded Leitter's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Leitter families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Leitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitter 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Leitter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Leitter. For the veterans among your Leitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitter lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Leitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leitter in 1980 was 40, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitter 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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