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Leahey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Leahy .

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


Similar surnames: Kealey, Lesley, Lahey, Healey, Leahy, Sealey, Levey, Seaney, Keaney

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Where is the Leahey family from?

You can see how Leahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leahey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Leahey families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leahey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leahey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leahey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leahey. 100% of Leahey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Leahey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Leahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leahey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leahey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Leahey. For the veterans among your Leahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leahey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Leahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leahey in 1955 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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