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Leitold Family History

Leitold 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: Leibold, Leipold, Leopold, Seibold, Lebold, Lehtola, Leuthold

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Where is the Leitold family from?

You can see how Leitold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leitold families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leitold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leitold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leitold ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leitold ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Leitold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitold 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Leitold. 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 36 military records available for the last name Leitold. For the veterans among your Leitold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leitold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Leitold in 1966 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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