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Leller Family History

Leller 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: Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Weller, Peller, Zeller, Eller, Teller

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Where is the Leller family from?

You can see how Leller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leller families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Leller families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leller's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Leller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leller. 27% of Leller men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Leller women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leller were Manager and Maid. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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What Leller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leller 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Leller. 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 155 military records available for the last name Leller. For the veterans among your Leller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leller lifespan?

Average Leller life expectancy in 2004 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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