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Leota Family History

Leota Surname Meaning

Samoan: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Leota family from?

You can see how Leota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leota family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Leota families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leota's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Leota families in 1891.
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What did your Leota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Changes Warps and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leota. 50% of Leota men worked as a Changes Warps and 60% of Leota women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leota were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Changes Warps
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Leota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Leota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leota 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Leota. 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 152 military records available for the last name Leota. For the veterans among your Leota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leota lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Leota in 1966 was 88, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leota 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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