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Leavells Family History

Leavells Surname 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: Leavelle, Leavell, Lavelle, Levell, Lavell, Leavens, Nevells

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Where is the Leavells family from?

You can see how Leavells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavells family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Leavells families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Leavells families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Leavells's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Leavells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leavells 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 Leavells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leavells. 100% of Leavells 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Leavells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavells 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Leavells. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Leavells. For the veterans among your Leavells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavells lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Leavells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leavells in 1957 was 57, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leavells ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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