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Leuthold Family History

Leuthold Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the elements leud liut ‘people tribe’ + walt ‘rule reign’.

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


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Where is the Leuthold family from?

You can see how Leuthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuthold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leuthold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Leuthold families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leuthold's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Leuthold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leuthold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leuthold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leuthold. 36% of Leuthold men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Leuthold women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leuthold were Truck Driver and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • House Wife
    20%

What Leuthold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leuthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuthold 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Leuthold. 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 959 military records available for the last name Leuthold. For the veterans among your Leuthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuthold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leuthold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leuthold in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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