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Lehart Family History

Lehart 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: Lenart, Ehart, Lenhart, Lahart, Hart, Lear, Legard, Levant, Ewart

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Where is the Lehart family from?

You can see how Lehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lehart families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lehart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lehart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehart 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 Lehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lehart. 100% of Lehart men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Lehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehart 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lehart. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lehart. For the veterans among your Lehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Lehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lehart in 1961 was 46, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehart 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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