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Leopold Family History

Leopold Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, Czech, and Polish; French (Léopold): from an ancient Germanic personal name Luitpold composed of the elements liut ‘people’ + bald ‘bold, brave’.

The form of the first element has been influenced by the name Leonhard.

The surname is also borne by Ashkenazic Jews in which case it is an adoption of the German personal name as a surname.

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


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Where is the Leopold family from?

You can see how Leopold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leopold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leopold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Leopold families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Leopold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leopold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leopold 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 Leopold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Trammer Waterproof and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leopold. 34% of Leopold men worked as a Trammer Waterproof and 80% of Leopold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leopold were Hairdresser (master) and Musician.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Trammer Waterproof
    34%
  • Musician
    34%
  • Hairdresser (master)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Musician
    6%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Leopold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leopold 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Leopold. 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 48,000 military records available for the last name Leopold. For the veterans among your Leopold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leopold lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leopold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Leopold in 1943 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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