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Leezer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Leiser . Jewish (Ashkenazic from the Netherlands): variant of Leiser

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


Similar surnames: Leazer, Sleezer, Ledger, Genzer, Loewer, Peeper, Lemer, Feener

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Where is the Leezer family from?

You can see how Leezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leezer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leezer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Leezer families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leezer's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Leezer families in 1911.
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What did your Leezer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leezer. 37% of Leezer men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Leezer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leezer were Truck Driver and Packer. .

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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

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leezer 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Leezer. 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 336 military records available for the last name Leezer. For the veterans among your Leezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leezer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Leezer in 1965 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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