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Leimert Family History

Leimert 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: Leimer, Lemert, Leibert, Weimert, Leiner, Leiser, Lebert, Libert

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Where is the Leimert family from?

You can see how Leimert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leimert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leimert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Leimert families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leimert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leimert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leimert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leimert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, President was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leimert. 100% of Leimert men worked as a President. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • President
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Leimert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leimert 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Leimert. 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 87 military records available for the last name Leimert. For the veterans among your Leimert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leimert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leimert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Leimert in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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