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Leonidas Family History

Leonidas 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: Lesniak, Leoni, Lenius, Leonards, Levitas, Kondas, Lemonds, Lenda

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Where is the Leonidas family from?

You can see how Leonidas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonidas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leonidas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Leonidas families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Leonidas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Leonidas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonidas 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 Leonidas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leonidas. 100% of Leonidas men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Leonidas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonidas 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Leonidas. 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 216 military records available for the last name Leonidas. For the veterans among your Leonidas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonidas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Leonidas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Leonidas in 1968 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonidas 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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