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Leandra Family History

Leandra 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: Leandro, Landa, Chandra, Landry, Leander, Sendra, Leanza, Andra

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Where is the Leandra family from?

You can see how Leandra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leandra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leandra families living in Rhode Island. This was about 29% of all the recorded Leandra's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Leandra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leandra 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 Leandra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leandra. 100% of Leandra men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Leandra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Leandra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leandra 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Leandra. 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 10 military records available for the last name Leandra. For the veterans among your Leandra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leandra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Leandra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leandra in 1973 was 84, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leandra 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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