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Leotta Family History

Leotta Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Leotta a pet form of Leo.

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


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Where is the Leotta family from?

You can see how Leotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leotta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Leotta families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Leotta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leotta families in 1911.
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What did your Leotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leotta. 56% of Leotta men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Leotta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leotta were Barber and Farmer.

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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%
  • Longshoreman
    8%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

What Leotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leotta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leotta. 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 226 military records available for the last name Leotta. For the veterans among your Leotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leotta lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leotta in 1950 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leotta 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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