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Leeson Family History

Leeson Name Meaning

English (mainly Northamptonshire): metronymic from Leece

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


Similar surnames: Letson, Leason, Beeson, Leemon, Edson, Betson, Weedon, Lees, Lawson

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Where is the Leeson family from?

You can see how Leeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 231 Leeson families living in Lancashire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Leeson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leeson families in 1891.
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What did your Leeson 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 Leeson. 8% of Leeson men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Leeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeson were Labourer and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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
    8%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Leeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Leeson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Leeson. For the veterans among your Leeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Leeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Leeson in 1947 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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