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Leonessa Family History

Leonessa 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: Paonessa, Lyness, Ledesma, Boness, Likness, Fennessy, Contessa

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Where is the Leonessa family from?

You can see how Leonessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonessa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leonessa families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leonessa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leonessa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonessa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Leonessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonessa 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Leonessa. 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 18 military records available for the last name Leonessa. For the veterans among your Leonessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonessa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leonessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leonessa in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonessa 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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