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Leonberg Family History

Leonberg 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: Lemberg, Loberg, Weinberg, Kronberg, Levenberg, Enberg, Linberg

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Where is the Leonberg family from?

You can see how Leonberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Leonberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leonberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leonberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leonberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leonberg. 30% of Leonberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leonberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leonberg were Machinist and Seamstress. .

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Load Coal
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Leonberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Leonberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonberg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Leonberg. 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 46 military records available for the last name Leonberg. For the veterans among your Leonberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leonberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leonberg in 1966 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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