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Leonardis Family History

Leonardis Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Leonardo. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the sense ‘belonging to of’ in this case ‘member of the Leonardi family’

(compare Leonardi).

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


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Where is the Leonardis family from?

You can see how Leonardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonardis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Leonardis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leonardis family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leonardis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Leonardis families in 1891.
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What did your Leonardis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leonardis. 34% of Leonardis men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Leonardis women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leonardis were Cook and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • None
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 957 immigration records available for the last name Leonardis. 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 410 military records available for the last name Leonardis. For the veterans among your Leonardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonardis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leonardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leonardis in 1962 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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