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Leeks Family History

Leeks Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Leake.

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


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Where is the Leeks family from?

You can see how Leeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Leeks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 205 Leeks families living in Suffolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Leeks's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Leeks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeks 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 Leeks 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 Leeks. 26% of Leeks men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Leeks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeks were Farm Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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
    26%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Leeks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Leeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeks 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Leeks. 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 Leeks. For the veterans among your Leeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeks lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leeks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Leeks in 1954 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leeks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeks 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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