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Leonhardt Family History

Leonhardt Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Leonhard.

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


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Where is the Leonhardt family from?

You can see how Leonhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leonhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Leonhardt families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Leonhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leonhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Leonhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leonhardt. 100% of Leonhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Leonhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonhardt 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Leonhardt. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Leonhardt. For the veterans among your Leonhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonhardt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leonhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leonhardt in 1950 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonhardt 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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