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Leatherwood Family History

Leatherwood Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Leatherhead a habitational name from Leatherhead (Surrey) which probably derives from Old English lēode ‘folk people’ + ride ‘riding place suitable for riding bridle path’.

Alternatively, it may be a habitational name from Lythwood in Shropshire.

This location is named from Old English hlith ‘slope’ + wudu ‘wood’.

Both interpretations indicate a connection to geographical features and cultural heritage.

Ultimately, these variations highlight the rich history behind place names in England.

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


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You can see how Leatherwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leatherwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leatherwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Leatherwood families living in Cheshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Leatherwood's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Leatherwood families in 1891.
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What did your Leatherwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leatherwood. 100% of Leatherwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 456 immigration records available for the last name Leatherwood. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Leatherwood. For the veterans among your Leatherwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leatherwood lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leatherwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leatherwood in 1944 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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