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Lein Family History

Lein Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a grower of or dealer in flax from Middle High German līn ‘flax’. Compare Line.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in Trøndelag named with Old Norse lein ‘slope’.

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


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You can see how Lein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Lein families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lein's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lein families in 1911.
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What did your Lein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lein. 35% of Lein 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Labourer
    35%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lein. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lein. For the veterans among your Lein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lein in 1954 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lein 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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