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Leisey Family History

Leisey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Leisy.

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


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Where is the Leisey family from?

You can see how Leisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 69 Leisey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Leisey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leisey families in 1880.
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What did your Leisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leisey. 36% of Leisey men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Leisey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leisey were Brakeman and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Brakeman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%

What Leisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisey 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Leisey. 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 494 military records available for the last name Leisey. For the veterans among your Leisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leisey in 1962 was 45, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leisey 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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