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Lehigh Family History

Lehigh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Leahy.

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


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Where is the Lehigh family from?

You can see how Lehigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lehigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lehigh families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Lehigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lehigh families in 1911.
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What did your Lehigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lehigh. 30% of Lehigh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

What Lehigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lehigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehigh 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Lehigh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lehigh. For the veterans among your Lehigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehigh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lehigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lehigh in 1952 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lehigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehigh 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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