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Leitmeier Family History

Leitmeier 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: Reitmeier, Heitmeyer, Tegtmeier, Lenzmeier, Leitheiser, Reitmeyer

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Where is the Leitmeier family from?

You can see how Leitmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leitmeier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leitmeier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leitmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Leitmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitmeier 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Leitmeier. 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 242 military records available for the last name Leitmeier. For the veterans among your Leitmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitmeier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Leitmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leitmeier in 1972 was 72, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitmeier 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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