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Leonard McCullogh Sheffer, 1878 - 1961
MyHeritage Family TreesLeonard Roscoe Sheffer, 1911 - 1977
MyHeritage Family TreesLeonard E Sheffer, 1867 - 1937
MyHeritage Family TreesLeonard Sheffer, 1925 - 1994
MyHeritage Family TreesLeonard Sheffer, 1835 - 1835
MyHeritage Family TreesLeonard Heinrich SHEFFER, 1795 - 1855
MyHeritage Family TreesLeonard H. Sheffer, 1786 - 1855
MyHeritage Family TreesLeonard Sheffer, died 1854
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Leonard Sheffer in Reading Eagle - Mar 12 1968
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Leonard Sheffer in The Evening Independent - July 28 1945
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Leonard Sheffer in Reading Eagle - Sep 7 1954
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Leonard Sheffer in Reading Eagle - Oct 17 1950
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and AustraliaLeonard Ellis Sheffer, 1867 - 1937
FamilySearch Family TreeLeonard McCullet Sheffer, 1878 - 1961
FamilySearch Family TreeLeonard Ellis Sheffer, 1925 - 1987
FamilySearch Family TreeLeonard H. Sheffer, 1786 - 1855
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Leonard L Sheffer, born Circa 1922
1940 United States Federal Census
Leonard M Sheffer, born Circa 1920
1940 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1925
1940 United States Federal Census
Leonard SHEFFER, 1835 - 1835
Filae Family Trees
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1914
1950 United States Federal Census
Leonard E Sheffer, born Circa 1925
1950 United States Federal Census
Leonard R Sheffer, born Circa 1911
1950 United States Federal Census
Leonard H Sheffer, born Circa 1935
1950 United States Federal Census
Leonard E Sheffer, born 1924
New York, Birth Index, 1881-1942
Leonard Sheffer, died 1937
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956
Leonard H Sheffer, 1913 - 2002
U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Leonard Sheffer, 1924 - 1987
U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Leonard W Sheffer, born 1919
1920 United States Federal Census
Leonard R Sheffer, born Circa 1912
1920 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1914
1920 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1896
1920 United States Federal Census
Leonard Hugh Sheffer, born 1913
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Leonard E Sheffer, born 1956
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Leonard E Sheffer, born 1956
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1836
1850 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1862
1870 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1848
1870 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1866
1870 United States Federal Census
Leonard L Sheffer, born Circa 1922
1930 United States Federal Census
Leonard M Sheffer, born Circa 1920
1930 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1914
1930 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1892
1930 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1878
1880 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1867
1880 United States Federal Census
Leonard R Sheffer
Inventors of historical patents
Leonard Sheffer, born Circa 1817
1860 United States Federal Census
Leonard Sheffer, born 1848
1900 United States Federal Census
Leonard Hugh Sheffer, born Circa 1914
United States and Canada, Index of Obituaries, 1900-2019Leonard E Sheffer, born 1924
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The first name Leonard has its origins in the Germanic elements "leon," meaning "lion," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "hardy," which together convey the meaning of "brave as a lion." This name first appeared in the early medieval period, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and France, and it was popularized by Saint Leonard, a 6th-century Frankish abbot known for his charitable works and association with the liberation of captives. The name has historically been associated with strength and courage, traits that were highly valued in the warrior culture of early medieval Europe. Variations of Leonard can be found across different cultures, including Leonardo in Italian and Spanish, Léonard in French, and Leonhard in German, each reflecting local linguistic characteristics. The name has maintained popularity over the centuries, often associated with notable figures in history, literature, and the arts, further solidifying its enduring legacy.
The last name Sheffer has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly among Jewish communities, where it is believed to derive from the Yiddish word "shefer," meaning "beautiful" or "good." This surname may have originally been used to denote a person with admirable qualities or a pleasant demeanor, reflecting the characteristics valued in those who bore it. Historically, the name has been associated with various occupations, possibly linked to trades or crafts that emphasized beauty or quality. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including "Scheffer" in Dutch and "Schäfer" in German, which translates to "shepherd," indicating a possible occupational link to pastoralism. The name has also been adapted in various forms across languages, leading to differences in spelling and pronunciation, but it generally retains its roots in the themes of beauty and quality. Overall, the Sheffer surname encapsulates a rich cultural heritage, reflecting both personal attributes and historical occupations.
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