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Leono Family History

Leono 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: Leon, Leino, Leano, Leone, Leoni, Leno, Leong, Long, Lenz, Lyon

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Where is the Leono family from?

You can see how Leono families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leono family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leono families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Leono families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leono's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Leono families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leono 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 Leono ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leono. 60% of Leono 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
    60%
  • Electrical Engineer
    40%

What Leono family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Leono. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leono 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Leono. 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 23 military records available for the last name Leono. For the veterans among your Leono ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leono lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Leono life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leono in 1973 was 77, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leono

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leono 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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