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Leavell Family History

Leavell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lavelle.

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


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Where is the Leavell family from?

You can see how Leavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Leavell families living in Alberta. This was about 59% of all the recorded Leavell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Leavell families in 1911.
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What did your Leavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leavell. 100% of Leavell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Leavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavell 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Leavell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leavell. For the veterans among your Leavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leavell in 1950 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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