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Leitao Family History

Leitao Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Leitão): metonymic occupational name for a keeper of pigs or a nickname meaning ‘piglet’ from leitão ‘(suckling) pig’.

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


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Where is the Leitao family from?

You can see how Leitao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leitao family living in California. This was about 11% of all the recorded Leitao's in USA. California and 8 other states had the highest population of Leitao families in 1920.
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What did your Leitao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Reeling was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leitao. 100% of Leitao women worked as a Reeling.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reeling
    100%

What Leitao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Leitao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitao 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leitao. 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 96 military records available for the last name Leitao. For the veterans among your Leitao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitao lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leitao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Leitao in 1962 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitao 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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