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Leony Family History

Leony 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: Leon, Leone, Leoni, Leong, Long, Lenz, Lyon, Loy, Leo, Penny

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Where is the Leony family from?

You can see how Leony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leony family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leony family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leony's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leony families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leony 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 Leony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leony. 60% of Leony men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leony women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leony were Clerk and 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Leony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Leony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leony 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Leony. 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 48 military records available for the last name Leony. For the veterans among your Leony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leony lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Leony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leony in 1976 was 86, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leony 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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