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Leslin Family History

Leslin 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: Leslie, Heslin, Leshin, Lessin, Maslin, Berlin, Melin, Joslin, Lewin

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Where is the Leslin family from?

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

What did your Leslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leslin. 60% of Leslin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Leslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leslin 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Leslin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Leslin. For the veterans among your Leslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leslin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Leslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Leslin in 1952 was 48, and 63 in 2001.

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