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Leipnitz Family History

Leipnitz 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: Heinitz, Reinitz, Lipsitz, Lipnick, Lippitt, Lintz, Kienitz

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Where is the Leipnitz family from?

You can see how Leipnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leipnitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leipnitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Leipnitz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leipnitz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Leipnitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leipnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leipnitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Leipnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leipnitz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Leipnitz. 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 93 military records available for the last name Leipnitz. For the veterans among your Leipnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leipnitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leipnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Leipnitz in 1966 was 92, and 61 in 2003.

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