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Leonti Family History

Leonti Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the Greek personal name or nickname Leon Leontos ‘lion’

(equivalent of Latin Leo Leonis; see Leon).

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


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Where is the Leonti family from?

You can see how Leonti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leonti family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leonti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Leonti families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leonti's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leonti families in 1911.
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What did your Leonti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leonti. 37% of Leonti men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leonti women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leonti were Barber and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Barber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Leonti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Leonti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leonti 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Leonti. 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 188 military records available for the last name Leonti. For the veterans among your Leonti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leonti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leonti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leonti in 1959 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leonti 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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