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Leekey Family History

Leekey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leakey, Leeke, Leckey, Seeley, Leake, Berkey, Leiker, Keeley, Feeney

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Where is the Leekey family from?

You can see how Leekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leekey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leekey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Leekey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leekey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leekey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leekey 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 Leekey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Leekey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leekey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Leekey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Leekey. For the veterans among your Leekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leekey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Leekey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Leekey in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leekey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leekey 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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