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Leaky Family History

Leaky 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: Leake, Lesky, Leahy, Leary, Leakey, Leady, Lecky, Leak, Leavy, Leaks

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Where is the Leaky family from?

You can see how Leaky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Leaky families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Leaky's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Leaky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leaky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leaky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leaky. 80% of Leaky 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Leaky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leaky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaky 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Leaky. 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 388 military records available for the last name Leaky. For the veterans among your Leaky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Leaky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leaky in 1974 was 43, and 89 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leaky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leaky 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.

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