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Leoni Family History

Leoni Surname Meaning

Italian (Leóni): patronymic or plural form of Leone. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

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


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Where is the Leoni family from?

You can see how Leoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leoni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leoni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Leoni families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Leoni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leoni families in 1891.
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What did your Leoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leoni. 100% of Leoni 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Leoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leoni 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leoni. 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 988 military records available for the last name Leoni. For the veterans among your Leoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leoni lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Leoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leoni in 1940 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leoni 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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