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Leeking Family History

Leeking 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: Leeming, Lueking, Teeling, Keeling, Geeting, Lemming, Leiding

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Where is the Leeking family from?

You can see how Leeking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeking family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Leeking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Leeking families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leeking's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Leeking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeking 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 Leeking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leeking. 100% of Leeking 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 Leeking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Leeking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeking 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Leeking. 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 61 military records available for the last name Leeking. For the veterans among your Leeking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeking lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leeking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leeking in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leeking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeking 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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