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Leavenworth Family History

Leavenworth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place possibly Leavenheath in Suffolk.

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


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Where is the Leavenworth family from?

You can see how Leavenworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavenworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavenworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Leavenworth families living in Connecticut. This was about 49% of all the recorded Leavenworth's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Leavenworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leavenworth. 17% of Leavenworth men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Leavenworth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leavenworth were Teacher and 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
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leavenworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavenworth 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Leavenworth. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Leavenworth. For the veterans among your Leavenworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavenworth lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leavenworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leavenworth in 1943 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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