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Leohner Family History

Leohner 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: Lohner, Lechner, Lehner, Leshner, Zehner, Leiner, Lerner, Leitner

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Where is the Leohner family from?

You can see how Leohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leohner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leohner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Leohner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leohner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leohner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leohner 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 248 census records available for the last name Leohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leohner 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Leohner. 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 65 military records available for the last name Leohner. For the veterans among your Leohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leohner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Leohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Leohner in 1963 was 75, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leohner 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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