I am looking to find out about the origin and meaning of the last name Leinhauser/Leinhäuser?

Question

The last name is German. If possible, please provide any links to information, coat of arms, heraldry, family trees. Thanks.

Answer 1

These stats from Ancestry.com are based on NY Passenger List data:

Top Places of Origin for Leinhauser Immigrants

Preussen 2

Germany 1

Ports of Departure for Leinhauser Immigrants

Le Havre, France 33

Le Havre and Brest, France 33

Antwerp, Belgium 33

You might consider reading up on this site, and/or posting your own queries:

http://boards.ancestry.com/SearchResults...

Also:  try searching for your surname at http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.... I found 84 matches and that should jump start your research!

I hope this helps!