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Leaverton Family History

Leaverton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leverton.

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


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Where is the Leaverton family from?

You can see how Leaverton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaverton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaverton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Leaverton families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leaverton's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Leaverton families in 1891.
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What did your Leaverton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leaverton. 25% of Leaverton men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Leaverton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leaverton were Clerk and School Teacher.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leaverton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaverton 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Leaverton. 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 818 military records available for the last name Leaverton. For the veterans among your Leaverton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaverton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leaverton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leaverton in 1960 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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