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Leshen Family History

Leshen 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: Leshin, Lesher, Leven, Shen, Leben, Lester, Westen, Flesher, Blethen

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Where is the Leshen family from?

You can see how Leshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leshen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leshen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Leshen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Leshen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leshen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leshen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Leshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Leshen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Leshen. For the veterans among your Leshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leshen in 1958 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

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