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Leinhauser Family History

Leinhauser 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: Leithauser, Steinhauser, Leuthauser, Feinauer, Kornhauser, Reinauer

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Where is the Leinhauser family from?

You can see how Leinhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leinhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leinhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Leinhauser families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Leinhauser's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Leinhauser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leinhauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leinhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leinhauser. 67% of Leinhauser men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    67%
  • Inspector
    34%
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Leinhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leinhauser 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Leinhauser. 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 300 military records available for the last name Leinhauser. For the veterans among your Leinhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leinhauser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Leinhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leinhauser in 1964 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

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