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Leaphart Family History

Leaphart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Liebhart. Compare Lephart.

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


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Where is the Leaphart family from?

You can see how Leaphart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaphart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaphart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Leaphart families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leaphart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leaphart families in 1891.
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What did your Leaphart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leaphart. 34% of Leaphart men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Leaphart women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leaphart were Loom Fixer and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Loom Fixer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Helper
    30%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leaphart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaphart 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Leaphart. 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 657 military records available for the last name Leaphart. For the veterans among your Leaphart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaphart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leaphart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leaphart in 1960 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leaphart 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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