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Leonheart Family History

Leonheart 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: Leonhart, Leonhardt, Lenhart, Leonhard, Leonard, Lenart, Goodheart

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Where is the Leonheart family from?

You can see how Leonheart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonheart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leonheart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Leonheart families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leonheart's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Leonheart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonheart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leonheart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leonheart. 100% of Leonheart men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Leonheart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonheart 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Leonheart. 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 25 military records available for the last name Leonheart. For the veterans among your Leonheart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonheart lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Leonheart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leonheart in 1968 was 74, and 68 in 2003.

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