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Leu Family History

Leu Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from Middle Low German lēwe Middle High German leu ‘lion’ a nickname for a brave or regal person or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a lion.

Chinese: Teochew form of the surname 呂 see Lu.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 廖 see Liao.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 劉 and 柳 see Liu 1.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 雷 see Lei.

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


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Where is the Leu family from?

You can see how Leu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leu family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Leu families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leu's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leu families in 1911.
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What did your Leu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leu. 100% of Leu men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leu 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leu. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Leu. For the veterans among your Leu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leu lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leu in 1943 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leu 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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