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Leonowicz Family History

Leonowicz 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: Lewkowicz, Lechowicz, Janowicz, Leibowitz, Borowicz, Aronowitz

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Where is the Leonowicz family from?

You can see how Leonowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonowicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leonowicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leonowicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Leonowicz's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Leonowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leonowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leonowicz. 56% of Leonowicz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Moulder
    23%

What Leonowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Leonowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonowicz 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Leonowicz. 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 163 military records available for the last name Leonowicz. For the veterans among your Leonowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonowicz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leonowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leonowicz in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leonowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonowicz 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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