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Leisher Family History

Leisher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leischer a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Leische (near Fallersleben) or Leisch (near Dannenberg).

Both are of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Leisher family from?

You can see how Leisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leisher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Leisher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Leisher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Leisher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leisher. 30% of Leisher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leisher women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Minister
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisher 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Leisher. 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 295 military records available for the last name Leisher. For the veterans among your Leisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Leisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leisher in 1948 was 49, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leisher 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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