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Leranger Family History

Leranger 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: Loranger, Pranger, Beringer, Lerner, Levander, Ranger, Granger

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Where is the Leranger family from?

You can see how Leranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leranger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leranger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Leranger family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leranger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Leranger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leranger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leranger. 100% of Leranger 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Leranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leranger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Leranger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Leranger. For the veterans among your Leranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leranger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leranger in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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