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Leirness Family History

Leirness Surname 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: Likness, Furness, Leiner, Ernest, Lerner, Leitner, Harness, Garness, Urness, Lyness

59	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
2	Immigration Records
42	Census and Voter Lists
63	Member Trees

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Where is the Leirness family from?

You can see how Leirness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leirness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leirness family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Leirness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Leirness families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leirness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Leirness family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 42 census records available for the last name Leirness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leirness census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Leirness. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Leirness. For the veterans among your Leirness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leirness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Leirness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leirness in 1963 was 40, and 84 in 1998.

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Leirness Surname Meaning

Where is the Leirness family from?

What Leirness family records will you find?

What is the average Leirness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Leirness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leirness in 1963 was 40, and 84 in 1998.

Leirness Family History

Leirness Surname Meaning

168 record(s) for Leirness

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Where is the Leirness family from?

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Census Record

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What is the average Leirness lifespan?

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Leirness Surname Meaning

168 record(s) for Leirness

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Where is the Leirness family from?

What Leirness family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Leirness family history

What is the average Leirness lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Leirness family tree

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