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Leseth Family History

Leseth 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: Leeth, Helseth, Seth, Hesketh, Nesseth, Leser, Roseth, Leet, Hereth

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Where is the Leseth family from?

You can see how Leseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leseth families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Leseth families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leseth's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Leseth families in 1920.
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What did your Leseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Leseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leseth 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Leseth. 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 31 military records available for the last name Leseth. For the veterans among your Leseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leseth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Leseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leseth in 1962 was 81, and 93 in 2000.

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