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Leunig Family History

Leunig 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: Lenig, Leung, Leng, Lesnik, Lennie, Leidig, Lung, Reinig, Breunig

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Where is the Leunig family from?

You can see how Leunig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leunig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leunig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Leunig families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leunig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leunig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leunig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leunig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Leunig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leunig 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Leunig. 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 115 military records available for the last name Leunig. For the veterans among your Leunig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leunig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Leunig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leunig in 1957 was 66, and 79 in 2001.

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