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Leost Family History

Leost 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: Leos, Leist, Lott, Leo, Leon, Lees, Best, Post, Oest, Most

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Where is the Leost family from?

You can see how Leost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leost family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Leost families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leost's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leost families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leost 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 114 census records available for the last name Leost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leost 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Leost. 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 5 military records available for the last name Leost. For the veterans among your Leost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leost lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leost 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leost

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