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Leete Family History

Leete Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leet.

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


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Where is the Leete family from?

You can see how Leete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leete families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Leete families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Leete's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leete families in 1891.
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What did your Leete ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leete. 38% of Leete men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 77% of Leete women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leete were Painter decorator and Home 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

  • Carpenter joiner
    38%
  • House Painter
    38%
  • Painter decorator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Unpaid Dom Dut
    3%
  • Home Duties
    2%

What Leete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Leete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leete 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leete. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leete. For the veterans among your Leete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leete lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leete in 1956 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leete 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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