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Leavis Family History

Leavis Surname Meaning

see Levis.see Lavis.

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


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Where is the Leavis family from?

You can see how Leavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Leavis families living in Leicestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Leavis's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Leavis families in 1891.
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What did your Leavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leavis. 100% of Leavis 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Leavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leavis 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Leavis. 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 117 military records available for the last name Leavis. For the veterans among your Leavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leavis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Leavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Leavis in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leavis 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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