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Leschander Family History

Leschander 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: Levander, Chander, Lechner, Schauder, Leshner, Schader, Lescher

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Where is the Leschander family from?

You can see how Leschander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leschander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leschander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Leschander families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Leschander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leschander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leschander 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 Leschander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leschander. 50% of Leschander men worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Leschander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Leschander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leschander 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Leschander. 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 77 military records available for the last name Leschander. For the veterans among your Leschander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leschander lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Leschander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Leschander in 1955 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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