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Leiston Family History

Leiston 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: Liston, Leston, Leisten, Easton, Linton, Whiston, Beaston, Elston

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Where is the Leiston family from?

You can see how Leiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Leiston family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiston's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Leiston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leiston. 34% of Leiston men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leiston women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Waterman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Leiston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Leiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiston 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Leiston. 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 72 military records available for the last name Leiston. For the veterans among your Leiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Leiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leiston in 1964 was 60, and 90 in 2002.

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