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Leanhart Family History

Leanhart 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: Lenhart, Leaphart, Leonhart, Lenart, Denhart, Leonhardt, Leinart

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Where is the Leanhart family from?

You can see how Leanhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leanhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leanhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Leanhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leanhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leanhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leanhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leanhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leanhart. 25% of Leanhart men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stencil Cutter
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Leanhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Leanhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leanhart 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Leanhart. 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 65 military records available for the last name Leanhart. For the veterans among your Leanhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leanhart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Leanhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leanhart in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leanhart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leanhart 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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