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Leates Family History

Leates Surname Meaning

variant of Leat with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Leates family from?

You can see how Leates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leates family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leates families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Leates families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leates's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leates families in 1891.
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What did your Leates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leates. 100% of Leates 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Leates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leates 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Leates. 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 2 military records available for the last name Leates. For the veterans among your Leates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leates lifespan?

Average Leates life expectancy in 1996 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leates 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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