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Leakey Family History

Leakey Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Lakey.

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


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Where is the Leakey family from?

You can see how Leakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leakey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Leakey families living in Somerset. This was about 39% of all the recorded Leakey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Leakey families in 1891.
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What did your Leakey 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 Leakey. 20% of Leakey men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Leakey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leakey were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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
    20%
  • Concrete Labourer
    14%
  • Medical Practitioner
    14%
  • Retired
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

What Leakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Leakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leakey 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Leakey. 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 709 military records available for the last name Leakey. For the veterans among your Leakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leakey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Leakey in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leakey 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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