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Leavans Family History

Leavans 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: Leavins, Leavens, Levant, Levins, Levens, Leaman, Bevans, Evans

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Where is the Leavans family from?

You can see how Leavans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leavans family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Leavans's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Leavans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leavans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Leavans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavans 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Leavans. 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 29 military records available for the last name Leavans. For the veterans among your Leavans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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