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Leware Family History

Leware 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: Lewark, Legare, Seward, Cesare, Leake, Lear, Legard, Ewart, Dewart

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Where is the Leware family from?

You can see how Leware families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leware family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leware families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leware family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leware's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Leware families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leware surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Leware. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leware 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 immigration records available for the last name Leware. 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 13 military records available for the last name Leware. For the veterans among your Leware ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leware lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Leware life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Leware in 1976 was 62, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leware 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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