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Leavold Family History

Leavold Surname Meaning

from a Middle English male personal name deriving from Late Old English Lēofweald (lēof ‘beloved’ + weald ‘power ruler’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Leavold family from?

You can see how Leavold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavold family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Leavold families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Leavold's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Leavold families in 1891.
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What did your Leavold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shrimper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leavold. 100% of Leavold men worked as a Shrimper and 100% of Leavold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Shrimper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Leavold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leavold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavold 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Leavold. 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 47 military records available for the last name Leavold. For the veterans among your Leavold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavold lifespan?

Average Leavold life expectancy in 1996 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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