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Leonian Family History

Leonian 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: Lesniak, Leoni, Longan, Lenihan, Leonard, Kocian, Leon, London, Lewin

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Where is the Leonian family from?

You can see how Leonian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leonian families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Leonian family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leonian's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Leonian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leonian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Leonian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonian 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Leonian. 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 24 military records available for the last name Leonian. For the veterans among your Leonian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonian lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Leonian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leonian in 1975 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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