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Leemon Family History

Leemon Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Leeman English: variant of Leeming.

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


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Where is the Leemon family from?

You can see how Leemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leemon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leemon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Leemon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leemon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Leemon families in 1911.
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What did your Leemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leemon. 28% of Leemon men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Leemon women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leemon 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Leemon. 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 341 military records available for the last name Leemon. For the veterans among your Leemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leemon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Leemon in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leemon 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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