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Leavens Family History

Leavens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Levens.

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


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Where is the Leavens family from?

You can see how Leavens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Leavens families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Leavens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leavens families in 1891.
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What did your Leavens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leavens. 100% of Leavens men worked as a Gardener and 93% of Leavens 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Leavens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavens 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 Leavens. 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 Leavens. For the veterans among your Leavens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavens lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leavens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leavens in 1954 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leavens 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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