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Leazier Family History

Leazier 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: Lazier, Leazer, Leader, Lanier, Cazier, Laier, Lazer, Leier, Leather

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Where is the Leazier family from?

You can see how Leazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leazier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leazier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Leazier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Leazier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leazier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leazier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leazier. 27% of Leazier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leazier women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leazier were Farm Laborer and House Keeping. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • House Keeping
    50%
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What Leazier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Leazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leazier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Leazier. 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 89 military records available for the last name Leazier. For the veterans among your Leazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leazier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Leazier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Leazier in 1959 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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