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Leavell Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lavelle .

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


Similar surnames: Leavelle, Levell, Lavell, Lasell, Beaver, Lavely, Seawell, Bendell

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Where is the Leavell family from?

You can see how Leavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Leavell families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Leavell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Leavell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leavell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leavell. 28% of Leavell men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Leavell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leavell were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 576 immigration records available for the last name Leavell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leavell. For the veterans among your Leavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leavell in 1950 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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