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Leonhart Family History

Leonhart Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Leonhard.

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


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Where is the Leonhart family from?

You can see how Leonhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leonhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Leonhart families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leonhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leonhart families in 1891.
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What did your Leonhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leonhart. 22% of Leonhart men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Leonhart women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leonhart were Truck Driver and Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    13%

What Leonhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leonhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonhart 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Leonhart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leonhart. For the veterans among your Leonhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonhart lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leonhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leonhart in 1954 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonhart 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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