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Leenders Family History

Leenders 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: Linders, Reynders, Lender, Leander, Penders, Reinders, Leaders

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Where is the Leenders family from?

You can see how Leenders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leenders family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leenders families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Leenders's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Leenders families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leenders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leenders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leenders. 100% of Leenders 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 343 census records available for the last name Leenders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leenders 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Leenders. 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 82 military records available for the last name Leenders. For the veterans among your Leenders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leenders lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Leenders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Leenders in 1957 was 57, and 72 in 2001.

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