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Leonick Family History

Leonick 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: Lennick, Lesnick, Lovick, Bernick, Lesnik, Lipnick, Senick, Levick

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Where is the Leonick family from?

You can see how Leonick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leonick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Leonick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leonick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leonick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leonick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leonick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leonick. 62% of Leonick men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Painter
    16%

What Leonick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Leonick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonick 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Leonick. 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 71 military records available for the last name Leonick. For the veterans among your Leonick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leonick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leonick in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonick 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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