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Leeby Family History

Leeby 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: Leeb, Beeby, Leedy, Leiby, Lee, Lees, Leib, Ley, Leroy, Leeds

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Where is the Leeby family from?

You can see how Leeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeby families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Leeby families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Leeby's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Leeby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Leeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeby 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Leeby. 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 48 military records available for the last name Leeby. For the veterans among your Leeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Leeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Leeby in 1972 was 76, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeby 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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