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Leshin Family History

Leshin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the female personal name Lesha a hypocoristic form of the Biblical Lea.

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


Similar surnames: Peskin, Lewin, Levin, Laskin, Belin, Kosin, Ruskin, Heskin, Meskin

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Where is the Leshin family from?

You can see how Leshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leshin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Leshin families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Leshin's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Leshin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leshin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leshin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leshin. 25% of Leshin men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Leshin women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Chipper
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Leshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshin 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Leshin. 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 156 military records available for the last name Leshin. For the veterans among your Leshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leshin in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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