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Legleiter Family History

Legleiter Surname Meaning

German: altered form of South German Lechleiter. It originates from Russia.

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


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Where is the Legleiter family from?

You can see how Legleiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Legleiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Legleiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Legleiter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Legleiter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Legleiter families in 1880.
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What did your Legleiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Legleiter. 100% of Legleiter men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Legleiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Legleiter 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Legleiter. 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 95 military records available for the last name Legleiter. For the veterans among your Legleiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Legleiter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Legleiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Legleiter in 1963 was 51, and 40 in 2004.

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