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Leney Family History

Leney Surname Meaning

unexplained; it appears to derive from a place-name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Leney family from?

You can see how Leney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Leney families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Leney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Leney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leney 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 Leney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leney. 43% of Leney men worked as a Chauffeur and 67% of Leney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leney were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    43%
  • Cowman
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • School Teacher
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Leney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leney 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Leney. 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 475 military records available for the last name Leney. For the veterans among your Leney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Leney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Leney in 1964 was 92, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leney 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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