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Leiseberg Family History

Leiseberg 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: Leseberg, Eisenberg, Weisberg, Weissberg, Weisenberg, Lieberg

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Where is the Leiseberg family from?

You can see how Leiseberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiseberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leiseberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Leiseberg family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leiseberg's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Leiseberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiseberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leiseberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leiseberg. 60% of Leiseberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Leiseberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Leiseberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiseberg 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Leiseberg. 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 29 military records available for the last name Leiseberg. For the veterans among your Leiseberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiseberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Leiseberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Leiseberg in 1963 was 74, and 95 in 1999.

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