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Leeches Family History

Leeches 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: Letcher, Beecher, Lescher, Lerche, Leece, Leech, Leicher, Lecher

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Where is the Leeches family from?

You can see how Leeches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leeches family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Leeches's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leeches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeches 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 Leeches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leeches. 100% of Leeches men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Leeches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeches 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Leeches. 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 47 military records available for the last name Leeches. For the veterans among your Leeches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeches lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Leeches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leeches in 1975 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeches 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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