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Lerer Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Lehrer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lehrer, Lerew, Leser, Lerner, Leder, Fleer, Reder, Leifer, Geier

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Where is the Lerer family from?

You can see how Lerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lerer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lerer families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Lerer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lerer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lerer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lerer. 20% of Lerer 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
    20%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerer 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Lerer. 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 315 military records available for the last name Lerer. For the veterans among your Lerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lerer in 1954 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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