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Leavitte Family History

Leavitte Name 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: Leavitt, Lafitte, Levitt, Gravitte, Leite, Lavigne, Lemaitre, Gavette

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Where is the Leavitte family from?

You can see how Leavitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavitte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leavitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Leavitte families living in Vermont. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leavitte's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Leavitte families in 1880.
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What did your Leavitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leavitte. 30% of Leavitte men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Leavitte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Leavitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavitte census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Leavitte. 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 Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Leavitte. For the veterans among your Leavitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavitte lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Leavitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Leavitte in 1962 was 73, and 97 in 1995.

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