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Leesman Family History

Leesman Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Leesemann a variant of Leese.

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


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Where is the Leesman family from?

You can see how Leesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leesman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Leesman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leesman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Leesman families in 1891.
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What did your Leesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leesman. 48% of Leesman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leesman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Leesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leesman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Leesman. 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 237 military records available for the last name Leesman. For the veterans among your Leesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leesman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leesman in 1956 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leesman 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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