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Leeser Family History

Leeser Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Leese (see Leese). Jewish (from Germany): variant of Leiser

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leeser family from?

You can see how Leeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Leeser families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Leeser's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Leeser families in 1911.
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What did your Leeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leeser. 27% of Leeser men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Leeser women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeser were Clerk and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Leeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeser 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Leeser. 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 485 military records available for the last name Leeser. For the veterans among your Leeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leeser in 1957 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeser 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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