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Leisen Name Meaning

German: probably a topographic name from Middle High German leis ‘rut’, or a habitational name from a place named Leisen near Hannover.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Leiser, Leinen, Eisen, Neisen, Leise, Reiser, Meise, Eiben, Heiden

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Leisen Family Origin

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Leisen Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    31%

  • Coopersmith

    8%

  • Farm Laborer

    8%

  • House Carpenter

    8%

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Leisen family was House Carpenter. Farmer, Coopersmith and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Leisen. The most common Leisen occupation in the USA was Farmer. 31% of Leisen's were Farmers.

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Leisen Historical Records

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Leisen Life Expectancy

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