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Leanza Family History

Leanza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from Old Italian leanza ‘loyalty’. from a shortened form of the female personal name Allegranza.

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


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Where is the Leanza family from?

You can see how Leanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leanza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leanza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Leanza families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leanza's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leanza families in 1911.
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What did your Leanza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leanza. 40% of Leanza men worked as a Barber and 50% of Leanza women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leanza were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Barber
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Leanza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Leanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leanza 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Leanza. 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 214 military records available for the last name Leanza. For the veterans among your Leanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leanza lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leanza in 1958 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leanza 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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