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Leschber Family History

Leschber 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: Lescher, Letcher, Eschler, Lechner, Loescher, Luscher, Leshner

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Where is the Leschber family from?

You can see how Leschber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leschber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Leschber families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Leschber's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Leschber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leschber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leschber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leschber. 77% of Leschber 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
    77%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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What Leschber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Leschber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leschber 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 Leschber. 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 48 military records available for the last name Leschber. For the veterans among your Leschber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leschber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Leschber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Leschber in 1965 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

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