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Leamon Family History

Leamon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leaman.

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


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Where is the Leamon family from?

You can see how Leamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leamon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leamon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 76 Leamon families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Leamon's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Leamon families in 1891.
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What did your Leamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leamon. 60% of Leamon men worked as a Railway Clerk and 83% of Leamon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leamon were Upholsterer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    60%
  • Upholsterer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Leamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leamon 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Leamon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leamon. For the veterans among your Leamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leamon lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Leamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Leamon in 1947 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leamon 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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