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Leety Family History

Leety 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: Leet, Leedy, Leuty, Leeth, Leete, Lee, Lees, Ley, Fleet, Beets

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Where is the Leety family from?

You can see how Leety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leety family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leety families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leety family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leety's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leety families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leety surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Leety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leety 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Leety. 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 55 military records available for the last name Leety. For the veterans among your Leety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leety lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Leety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leety in 1966 was 50, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leety 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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