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Leen Family History

Leen Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Laighin see Lane.

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


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Where is the Leen family from?

You can see how Leen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Leen families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Leen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leen families in 1891.
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What did your Leen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leen. 100% of Leen men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Leen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Leen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Leen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leen 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 Leen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leen. For the veterans among your Leen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Leen in 1950 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leen 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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