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Sanchez Leon Family History

Sanchez Leon 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: Sanchez, Sheldon, Schellhorn, Batchelor, Schlein, Manchester

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What did your Sanchez Leon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanchez Leon. 100% of Sanchez Leon men worked as a Labrador.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    100%

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Sanchez Leon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanchez Leon 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Sanchez Leon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sanchez Leon. For the veterans among your Sanchez Leon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanchez Leon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Sanchez Leon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sanchez Leon in 1980 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

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