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Leet Family History

Leet Surname Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived by a watercourse or road junction.

Old English gelǣt or a habitational name from Leat in Devon.

Alternatively, it may refer to The Leete in Essex, named with this element.

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


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Where is the Leet family from?

You can see how Leet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Leet families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Leet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leet 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 Leet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leet. 43% of Leet men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 89% of Leet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leet were Gardener and Domestic Servant (retired.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Domestic Servant (retired
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leet. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Leet. For the veterans among your Leet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leet lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Leet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Leet in 1955 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leet 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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