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Leri Family History

Leri 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: Neri, Lei, Peri, Lori, Levi, Lero, Li, Wei, Mori, Lewis

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Where is the Leri family from?

You can see how Leri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Leri families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Leri's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Leri families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leri. 34% of Leri men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leri women worked as a Sales Lady. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leri 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Leri. 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 146 military records available for the last name Leri. For the veterans among your Leri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leri lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leri in 1960 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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