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Leshem Family History

Leshem 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: Lesher, Lester, Flesher, Lusher, Leser, Lesser, Nesheim, Lasher

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Where is the Leshem family from?

You can see how Leshem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leshem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leshem families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leshem's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Leshem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leshem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leshem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leshem. 100% of Leshem men worked as a Barber and 100% of Leshem women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Leshem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshem 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Leshem. 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 26 military records available for the last name Leshem. For the veterans among your Leshem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshem lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Leshem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leshem in 1959 was 61, and 94 in 1992.

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