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Leaman Family History

Leaman Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name or nickname Lefman (see Lemon ). Americanized form of German Lehmann .

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


Similar surnames: Seaman, Kelman, Leman, Layman, German, Lowman, Leiman, Leeman

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Where is the Leaman family from?

You can see how Leaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 326 Leaman families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Leaman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Leaman families in 1891.
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What did your Leaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leaman. 10% of Leaman men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Leaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leaman were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Leaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Leaman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Leaman. For the veterans among your Leaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Leaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leaman in 1942 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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