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Leithem Family History

Leithem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leathem, Leite, Leitner, Leiter, Leitgeb, Leith, Leather, Leisher

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Where is the Leithem family from?

You can see how Leithem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leithem family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Leithem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Leithem family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Leithem's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Leithem families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Leithem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leithem 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Leithem. 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 4 military records available for the last name Leithem. For the veterans among your Leithem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leithem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Leithem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Leithem in 1974 was 88, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leithem 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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