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Leonardy Family History

Leonardy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leonard, Leonardo, Leonards, Leonardi, Leopard, Bernardy, Leonhardt

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Where is the Leonardy family from?

You can see how Leonardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonardy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leonardy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Leonardy family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leonardy's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Leonardy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leonardy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Landscaper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leonardy. 50% of Leonardy men worked as a Landscaper.

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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

  • Landscaper
    50%
  • Fruit Grower
    50%

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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Leonardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonardy 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Leonardy. 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 302 military records available for the last name Leonardy. For the veterans among your Leonardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonardy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leonardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leonardy in 1966 was 92, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leonardy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonardy 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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