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Leola Family History

Leola 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: Meola, Lella, Feola, Leo, Leon, Lala, Vela, Pola, Perla, Pella

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Where is the Leola family from?

You can see how Leola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Leola family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leola's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Leola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leola. 100% of Leola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leola women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Leola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leola 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Leola. 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 12 military records available for the last name Leola. For the veterans among your Leola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leola lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Leola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leola in 1996 was 71, and 78 in 2000.

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