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Leisen Family History

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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Where is the Leisen family from?

You can see how Leisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Leisen families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Leisen's in USA. California had the highest population of Leisen families in 1880.
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What did your Leisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leisen. 30% of Leisen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Leisen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leisen were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisen 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Leisen. 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 316 military records available for the last name Leisen. For the veterans among your Leisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leisen in 1943 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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