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Leonardt Family History

Leonardt Name 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: Leonard, Leonardo, Leonhardt, Leonards, Leonardi, Leopard, Lenart

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Where is the Leonardt family from?

You can see how Leonardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leonardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Leonardt families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Leonardt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Leonardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leonardt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leonardt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Leonardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonardt 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Leonardt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Leonardt. For the veterans among your Leonardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Leonardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Leonardt in 1966 was 85, and 73 in 1996.

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