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Leoning Family History

Leoning 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: Lehning, Lenning, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Venning, Loving, Leeming

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Where is the Leoning family from?

You can see how Leoning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leoning family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leoning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leoning family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Leoning's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Leoning families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leoning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leoning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leoning. 100% of Leoning men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Leoning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leoning 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Leoning. 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 Leoning. For the veterans among your Leoning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leoning lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Leoning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Leoning in 1977 was 50, and 82 in 1983.

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