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Leiz Family History

Leiz 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: Lenz, Leib, Lein, Lei, Letz, Leik, Leis, Leif, Leitz, Leid

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Where is the Leiz family from?

You can see how Leiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leiz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Leiz families living in Iowa. This was about 77% of all the recorded Leiz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Leiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leiz. 50% of Leiz men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Leiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiz 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Leiz. 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 123 military records available for the last name Leiz. For the veterans among your Leiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Leiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Leiz in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2002.

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