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Leatham Family History

Leatham Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Latham.

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


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Where is the Leatham family from?

You can see how Leatham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leatham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leatham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 161 Leatham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Leatham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Leatham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leatham 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 Leatham 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 Leatham. 46% of Leatham men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Leatham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leatham were Carpet Weaver and Shop Assistant.

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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
    46%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Carpet Weaver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Leatham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leatham 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 Leatham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leatham. For the veterans among your Leatham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leatham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leatham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leatham in 1958 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leatham 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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