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Leas Family History

Leas Surname Meaning

Possibly a shortened and altered form of Scottish and Irish McLeish.

English: variant of Lees.

Americanized form of German Lasch.

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


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Where is the Leas family from?

You can see how Leas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Leas families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leas's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Leas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leas 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 Leas 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 Leas. 100% of Leas men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Leas 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Leas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Leas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leas. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Leas. For the veterans among your Leas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leas lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Leas in 1951 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leas 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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