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Leasenby Family History

Leasenby Name 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: Leazenby, Lazenby, Lisenby, Senseney, Leavey, Cleasby, Keaveny

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Where is the Leasenby family from?

You can see how Leasenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leasenby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leasenby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Leasenby families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Leasenby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Leasenby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leasenby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leasenby ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leasenby ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Leasenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leasenby 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 immigration records available for the last name Leasenby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Leasenby. For the veterans among your Leasenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leasenby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Leasenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Leasenby in 1966 was 64, and 77 in 1982.

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