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Leanna Family History

Leanna Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lyonnais.

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


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Where is the Leanna family from?

You can see how Leanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Leanna families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Leanna's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leanna families in 1911.
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What did your Leanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leanna. 44% of Leanna men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leanna women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Leanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leanna 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Leanna. 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 131 military records available for the last name Leanna. For the veterans among your Leanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leanna lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Leanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leanna in 1958 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leanna 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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