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Leitrim Family History

Leitrim 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: Litwin, Bertram, Leite, Trim, Leitner, Antrim, Leikam, Leidig

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Where is the Leitrim family from?

You can see how Leitrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leitrim family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Leitrim families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Leitrim families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leitrim's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Leitrim families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leitrim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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What Leitrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Leitrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leitrim 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Leitrim. 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 17 military records available for the last name Leitrim. For the veterans among your Leitrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leitrim lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Leitrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leitrim in 1977 was 67, and 75 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leitrim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leitrim 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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