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Leinas Family History

Leinas 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: Leins, Levings, Minas, Leiner, Livas, Leiman, Lein, Lins, Leino

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Where is the Leinas family from?

You can see how Leinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leinas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leinas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Leinas family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leinas's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Leinas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leinas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leinas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Leinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leinas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Leinas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Leinas. For the veterans among your Leinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leinas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Leinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Leinas in 1981 was 84, and 56 in 1982.

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