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Leef Family History

Leef Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leaf.

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


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Where is the Leef family from?

You can see how Leef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leef family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leef families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Leef families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Leef's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leef families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leef 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 Leef ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leef. 100% of Leef 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Leef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leef 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Leef. 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 309 military records available for the last name Leef. For the veterans among your Leef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leef lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leef in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leef 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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