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Leeke Name Meaning

English (northern): variant of Leake .

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


Similar surnames: Leeks, Leek, Leese, Peeke, Leake, Leete, Beese, Keele, Meeks, Leece

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Where is the Leeke family from?

You can see how Leeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Leeke families living in London. This was about 12% of all the recorded Leeke's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Leeke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeke 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 Leeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leeke. 22% of Leeke men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Leeke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeke were Carpenter joiner and Private Means. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    16%
  • Motor Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter joiner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Leeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeke 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Leeke. 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 716 military records available for the last name Leeke. For the veterans among your Leeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leeke in 1963 was 90, and 84 in 2003.

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