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Leex Family History

Leex 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: Lee, Lees, Leer, Leen, Leed, Leeb, Leet, Leep, Leek, Lex

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Where is the Leex family from?

You can see how Leex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leex family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leex families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Leex families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Leex's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Leex families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leex 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 72 census records available for the last name Leex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leex 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Leex. 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 10 military records available for the last name Leex. For the veterans among your Leex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leex lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leex 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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