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Leonardi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Leonardo .

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


Similar surnames: Leonard, Leonardo, Leonardis, Gennari, Bernardi, Ierardi, Bonardi

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Where is the Leonardi family from?

You can see how Leonardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonardi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leonardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Leonardi family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leonardi's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Leonardi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonardi 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 Leonardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leonardi. 24% of Leonardi men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Leonardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leonardi were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    21%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Leonardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonardi 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Leonardi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Leonardi. For the veterans among your Leonardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonardi lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leonardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leonardi in 1944 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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