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Leiseth Family History

Leiseth 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: Helseth, Leiser, Nesseth, Leith, Leise, Leisen, Leist, Leisey, Leeth

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Where is the Leiseth family from?

You can see how Leiseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leiseth families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Leiseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leiseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leiseth. 60% of Leiseth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Leiseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiseth 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Leiseth. 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 37 military records available for the last name Leiseth. For the veterans among your Leiseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiseth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Leiseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leiseth in 1968 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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