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Leimkuhler Family History

Leimkuhler 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: Leimkuehler, Lehmkuhl, Heimburger, Leiker, Beichler, Leimer, Leisher

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Where is the Leimkuhler family from?

You can see how Leimkuhler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leimkuhler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leimkuhler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Leimkuhler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Leimkuhler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Leimkuhler families in 1880.
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What did your Leimkuhler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leimkuhler. 60% of Leimkuhler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leimkuhler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leimkuhler were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Leimkuhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leimkuhler 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Leimkuhler. 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 223 military records available for the last name Leimkuhler. For the veterans among your Leimkuhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leimkuhler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leimkuhler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leimkuhler in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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