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Leiweke Family History

Leiweke 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: Leitzke, Leeke, Meineke, Reineke, Leiner, Leite, Leake, Leclere

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Where is the Leiweke family from?

You can see how Leiweke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiweke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Leiweke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiweke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Leiweke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiweke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leiweke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Leiweke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiweke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Leiweke. 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 36 military records available for the last name Leiweke. For the veterans among your Leiweke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiweke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Leiweke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leiweke in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2000.

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