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Leonhardt Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Leonhard .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leonardo, Leonard, Reinhardt, Meinhardt, Lehnhardt, Weinhardt

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Where is the Leonhardt family from?

You can see how Leonhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leonhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Leonhardt families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Leonhardt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Leonhardt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leonhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leonhardt. 19% of Leonhardt men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Leonhardt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leonhardt were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Leonhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonhardt 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Leonhardt. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Leonhardt. For the veterans among your Leonhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonhardt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leonhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leonhardt in 1950 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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