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Leah Rothschild Besterman (born Fettew), 1791 - 1867

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Birth

Leah Rothschild Besterman (born Fettew) was born on month day 1791.

Spouse

Leah married Jochym Besterman in 1813, at age 21 in marriage place.

Jochym was born in 1788.

They had 6 children: Odela Zylberszac (born Besterman), Cerka Besterman and 4 other children.

Leah then married Herszlik Wainrib in 1845, at age 53.

Death

Leah passed away on month day 1867, at age 76 in death place.

Leah Rothschild Besterman (born Fettew), Circa 1790 - 1867

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Birth

Leah Rothschild Besterman (born Fettew) was born circa 1790, in birth place.

Spouse

Leah married Jochim Besterman on month day 1813, at age 23 in marriage place.

Jochim was born in 1788, in birth place.

They had one daughter: Odela Udla אדלה אודלה Zilbershatz Zylberszac Silberszatz זילברשץ (born Basterman Besterman בסטרמן).

Death

Leah passed away on month day 1867, at age 77 in death place.

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Leah Spritzler (born Besterman), born 1895

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Birth

Leah Spritzler (born Besterman) was born on month day 1895, in birth place, Pennsylvania.

Spouse

Leah married Morris Bernard Spritzler in 1918, at age 22 in marriage place, Pennsylvania.

Morris was born on month day 1882, in birth place.

Personal Info

Leah lived in 1920, in address, Pennsylvania.

She lived in 1930, in address, Pennsylvania.

Death

Leah passed away in death place, Pennsylvania.

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Leah Spritsler in 1930 United States Federal Census

Leah Spritsler was born circa 1896, in birth place, Pennsylvania.

Leah lived in 1930, in address, Pennsylvania.

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LEAH BESTERMAN (born ROTHSCHILD), 1793 - 1867

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Birth

LEAH BESTERMAN (born ROTHSCHILD) was born in 1793.

Spouse

LEAH married JOACHIM BESTERMAN.

JOACHIM was born in 1788.

They had 5 children: UDLA ZYLBERSHATZ (born BESTERMAN), ISRAEL BESTERMAN and 3 other children.

Death

LEAH passed away on month day 1867, at age 74 in death place.

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Leah Cimerman (born Besterman), born Circa 1795

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Birth

Leah Cimerman (born Besterman) was born circa 1795, in birth place.

Siblings

Leah had one brother: Jochym Besterman.

Spouse

Leah married Moshe Lewkowich Cimerman on month day 1813, at age 18 in marriage place.

Moshe was born circa 1788, in birth place.

They had one daughter: Sarah Cimerman.

Death

Leah passed away.

Leah Besterman, born Circa 1795

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Birth

Leah Besterman was born circa 1795, in birth place.

Siblings

Leah had one brother: יואכים בסטרמן.

Leah Spritzler (born Besterman), born 1895

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Birth

Leah Spritzler (born Besterman) was born on month day 1895.

Spouse

Leah married Morris Bernard Spritzler.

Morris was born on month day 1882, in birth place.

They had one child.

Leah Cimerman (born Besterman), born Circa 1795

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Birth

Leah Cimerman (born Besterman) was born circa 1795, in birth place.

Siblings

Leah had one brother: Jochim Besterman.

Spouse

Leah married Moshe Lewkowich Cimerman on month day 1813, at age 18 in marriage place.

Moshe was born circa 1788, in birth place.

They had one daughter: Sarah Cimerman.

Leah Cimerman (born Besterman), born Circa 1795

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Birth

Leah Cimerman (born Besterman) was born circa 1795, in birth place.

Siblings

Leah had one brother: Jochim / Jochm Besterman.

Death

Leah passed away.

Leah Besterman, born Circa 1795

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Birth

Leah Besterman was born circa 1795, in birth place.

Siblings

Leah had one brother: Jochim Besterman.

Leah Besterman, born Circa 1795

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Birth

Leah Besterman was born circa 1795, in birth place.

Siblings

Leah had one brother: Jochym BESTERMAN.

Death

Leah passed away.

England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005

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Leah Besterman, born 1870

England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005

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Birth

Leah Besterman was born in month 1870, in birth place.

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Leah Besterman, born Circa 1795

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Birth

Leah Besterman was born circa 1795, in birth place.

Siblings

Leah had one brother: Jochym Besterman.

Spouse

Leah married Moshe, Lewkowich Cimerman.

Moshe was born circa 1788, in birth place.

They had one daughter: Sarah Cimerman.

Ellis Island and Other New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

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Leah Besterman, born Circa 1904

Ellis Island and Other New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

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Birth

Leah Besterman was born circa 1904.

Spouse

Leah married Mr M Besterman.

Personal Info

Leah lived in address.

Leah Besterman, born Circa 1904

Ellis Island and Other New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

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Birth

Leah Besterman was born circa 1904.

Personal Info

Leah lived in address.

New Jersey Marriage Licenses, 1915-2017

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Leah Besterman

New Jersey Marriage Licenses, 1915-2017

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Spouse

Harry Lyman married Leah Besterman in 1935, in marriage place, New Jersey.

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Leah Besterman name variations

Lea Besterman
Leia Besterman
Lia Besterman
Leeah Besterman
Leagh Besterman
Leeh Besterman
Leah Bestarman
Leah Bestermann
Leah Bessterman
Leah Bestermanne

Where did most people named Leah Besterman come from?

United Kingdom
67%
Poland
33%

Leah | First name meaning

The name Leah stems from the Hebrew word *le'ah*, meaning "weary." Some scholars suggest a possible connection to the Akkadian word *littu*, also meaning "cow," implying a sense of wildness or untamed nature. The Hebrew root *l'h* generally relates to tiredness or fatigue, giving Leah its primary meaning. Leah first appears in the Hebrew Bible as the elder sister of Rachel and the first wife of Jacob. Its use remained largely within Jewish communities for centuries. The name gained wider popularity in English-speaking countries after the Protestant Reformation, when biblical names became more common. Variations include Lia, Lea, and Leia. Diminutives are less common, but Lee or Liyah are sometimes used.

Besterman

| Last name meaning

The surname Besterman has its roots in the historical and occupational naming conventions of medieval Europe, particularly in England and Germany. The name is believed to derive from the Middle English term "besterman," which translates to "best man" or "one who is best at a particular trade or skill." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been recognized for their exceptional abilities in a specific occupation, possibly in trades such as craftsmanship or agriculture. Over time, the surname evolved, reflecting the social roles and status of its bearers, often associated with skilled labor or leadership within their communities.

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Possible relatives of Leah Besterman

Morris Spritzler Ester Besterman Lewek Besterman Esther Glicksman Icyk Besterman Ester Glicksman Rachel Besterman Ester Gliksman Hinda Besterman Jacob Besterman יואכים בסטרמן אודלה זילברשץ Jochym Besterman