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Leonida Family History

Leonida 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: Leoni, Lenda, Leonard, Landa, Leon, Monica, Merida, Lesnik, Sonoda

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Where is the Leonida family from?

You can see how Leonida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leonida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leonida families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Leonida's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Leonida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Leonida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonida 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Leonida. 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 157 military records available for the last name Leonida. For the veterans among your Leonida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonida lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leonida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leonida in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonida 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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