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Lereah Family History

Lereah 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: Lerch, Lersch, Lareau, Hereth, Lebeau, Lorah, Perea, Ereth, Leech

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Where is the Lereah family from?

You can see how Lereah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lereah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lereah families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lereah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lereah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lereah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lereah ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Lereah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lereah 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lereah. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lereah. For the veterans among your Lereah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lereah lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lereah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lereah in 1966 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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