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Leonis Family History

Leonis 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: Leoni, Dennis, Lewis, Leon, Lesnik, Lois, Louis, Levis, Benis, Lennie

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Where is the Leonis family from?

You can see how Leonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Leonis families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Leonis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leonis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonis 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 Leonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leonis. 58% of Leonis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leonis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leonis were Farmer and Cutter.

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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
    58%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cutter
    50%

What Leonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonis 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Leonis. 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 240 military records available for the last name Leonis. For the veterans among your Leonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Leonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Leonis in 1965 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leonis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonis 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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