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Origin of Leh Total Records: 4  Origin of Leh, Meaning of Leh Origin: Lehrer is a German word meaning teacher. Therefore, the origin must have been occupational. I have traced the family back as far as the seventeenth century (Rhineland , Germany). Lehrer became Lair on 9 July 1799 when Catherine Lehrer signed her last will and testament in Rockingham County, Virginia in the presence of three witnesses. This Anglicizes the German Lehrer to Lair. Surnames: Lair, Lehrer Submitted by: Dr. Robert E. Lair, Jr. Origin of Leh, Meaning of Leh Origin: Hi list Is anyone related to or researching relatives of Gerd LEHMANN b. Seghorn near Varel, Friesland; bpt. 1 Jan 1780 Varel, Friesland; d. 27 Nov 1855 Seghorn, Friesland who married Gesche Margrete JANSSEN b. Jerringhave near Varel, Friesland; bpt. 12 Mar 1786, Varel, Friesland; d. 18 Jan 1866 Seghorn, Friesland. Religion of both Evangelical. Surnames: LEHMANN Varel Germany 1400 - present Submitted by: Mark Lehmann Origin of Leh, Meaning of Leh Origin: Germany Surnames: Schlehuber Submitted by: Heather Origin of Leh, Meaning of Leh Origin: righteous Surnames: Saleh Submitted by: 11/8/2009 10:08 PM Page 1 of 1

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