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Leavey Family History

Leavey Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of Dunleavy.

English: from the Middle English personal name Lefwi.

Old English Lēofwīg composed of the elements lēof ‘dear’ ‘beloved’ + wīg ‘war’.

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


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Where is the Leavey family from?

You can see how Leavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Leavey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Leavey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leavey families in 1891.
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What did your Leavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Maker Repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leavey. 17% of Leavey men worked as a Boot Maker Repairer and 83% of Leavey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leavey were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Boot Maker Repairer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Leavey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Leavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leavey. 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 Leavey. For the veterans among your Leavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leavey in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leavey 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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