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Leitschuh Family History

Leitschuh Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name from an industrial tool (a guide rail that directs a mine cage) or an iron ruler used for keeping writing straight.

It is derived from leiten ‘to direct’ + Schuh ‘shoe’.

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


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Where is the Leitschuh family from?

You can see how Leitschuh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitschuh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leitschuh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leitschuh families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Leitschuh's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Leitschuh families in 1880.
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What did your Leitschuh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leitschuh. 46% of Leitschuh men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Leitschuh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Leitschuh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitschuh 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Leitschuh. 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 213 military records available for the last name Leitschuh. For the veterans among your Leitschuh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitschuh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Leitschuh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leitschuh in 1953 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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