Leisinger Family History

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Leisinger Name Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Leising.

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


Similar surnames: Meisinger, Geisinger, Reisinger, Eisinger, Heisinger, Leininger

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Leisinger Family Origin

Where is the Leisinger family from?

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You can see how Leisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leisinger families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Leisinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Leisinger's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leisinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leisinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Leisinger Family Occupations

What did your Leisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Laborer, Stone Mason and Cabinet Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Leisinger. The most common Leisinger occupation in the USA was Laborer. 23% of Leisinger's were Laborers. A less common occupation for the Leisinger family was Clerk In Grocery.

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  • Laborer

    23%

  • Stone Mason

    15%

  • Cabinet Maker

    8%

  • Clerk In Grocery

    8%

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

Leisinger Historical Records

What Leisinger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Leisinger

Passenger List

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Leisinger. 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 Card

There are 395 military records available for the last name Leisinger. For the veterans among your Leisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Leisinger Life Expectancy

What is the average Leisinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leisinger in 1963 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leisinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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