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Leacock Family History

Leacock Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Levecok a pet form of Leve see Leaf. variant of Laycock.

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


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Where is the Leacock family from?

You can see how Leacock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leacock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leacock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Leacock families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Leacock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leacock families in 1891.
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What did your Leacock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leacock. 89% of Leacock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • None
    6%
  • Private Secretary
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leacock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leacock 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Leacock. 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 705 military records available for the last name Leacock. For the veterans among your Leacock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leacock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leacock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leacock in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leacock 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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