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Leus Family History

Leus 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: Lees, Reus, Leys, Leu, Leis, Deus, Leos, Leas, Les, Less

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Where is the Leus family from?

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

What did your Leus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leus. 80% of Leus 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
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leus 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Leus. 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 81 military records available for the last name Leus. For the veterans among your Leus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leus in 1961 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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