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Leutwyler Family History

Leutwyler 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: Tutwiler, Detwiler, Beutler, Leuthner, Deadwyler, Eutsler, Dettwiler

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Where is the Leutwyler family from?

You can see how Leutwyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leutwyler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leutwyler families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Leutwyler's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Leutwyler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leutwyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leutwyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leutwyler. 100% of Leutwyler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Leutwyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leutwyler 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Leutwyler. 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 131 military records available for the last name Leutwyler. For the veterans among your Leutwyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leutwyler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leutwyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leutwyler in 1966 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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