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Leichner Family History

Leichner Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a copse from an agent noun based on the dialect term laich ‘copse’.

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


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Where is the Leichner family from?

You can see how Leichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leichner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leichner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Leichner families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leichner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leichner families in 1911.
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What did your Leichner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leichner. 14% of Leichner men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Leichner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leichner were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Leichner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leichner 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Leichner. 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 452 military records available for the last name Leichner. For the veterans among your Leichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leichner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leichner in 1959 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leichner 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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