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Liehs Family History

Liehs 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: Lies, Liehr, Liess, Lier, Lees, Lis, Light, Ries, Licht, Kiehl

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Where is the Liehs family from?

You can see how Liehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liehs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liehs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Liehs families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Liehs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Liehs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liehs 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 48 census records available for the last name Liehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liehs 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Liehs. 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 44 military records available for the last name Liehs. For the veterans among your Liehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liehs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Liehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Liehs in 1977 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liehs 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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