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Lelash Family History

Lelash 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: Leach, Flash, Welsh, Delach, Balash, Leask, Leas, Leath, Labash, Lash

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Where is the Lelash family from?

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

What did your Lelash ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Lelash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelash 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Lelash. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lelash. For the veterans among your Lelash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelash lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Lelash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lelash in 1963 was 65, and 90 in 1995.

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