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Leachner Family History

Leachner 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: Lechner, Lachner, Leichner, Letcher, Lahner, Lachney, Bleacher

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Where is the Leachner family from?

You can see how Leachner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leachner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leachner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Leachner families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leachner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Leachner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leachner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leachner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Leachner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leachner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Leachner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Leachner. For the veterans among your Leachner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leachner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Leachner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leachner in 1982 was 88, and 94 in 1996.

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