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Leanhardt Family History

Leanhardt 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: Leonhardt, Lenhardt, Lehnhardt, Gernhardt, Meinhardt, Reinhardt

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Where is the Leanhardt family from?

You can see how Leanhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leanhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leanhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Leanhardt families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leanhardt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Leanhardt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Leanhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leanhardt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Leanhardt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Leanhardt. For the veterans among your Leanhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leanhardt lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Leanhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leanhardt in 1991 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leanhardt 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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