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Leins Name Meaning

German: nickname for a quiet or slow person from Middle High German līse linse ‘quiet soft slow’.

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


Similar surnames: Leiss, Leis, Lins, Lein, Link, Feind, Levins, Wein, Lind, Zins

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Where is the Leins family from?

You can see how Leins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Leins families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Leins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leins. 22% of Leins men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Leins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leins were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leins. 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 765 military records available for the last name Leins. For the veterans among your Leins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leins in 1966 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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