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Leipold Family History

Leipold Surname Meaning

German: variant of Leopold.

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


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Where is the Leipold family from?

You can see how Leipold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leipold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leipold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Leipold families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leipold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leipold families in 1891.
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What did your Leipold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leipold. 100% of Leipold women worked as a Cook housekeeper.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leipold. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Leipold. For the veterans among your Leipold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leipold lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leipold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leipold in 1959 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leipold 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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