Leu Family History

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Leu Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: from Middle Low German lewe ‘lion’, a nickname for a brave or regal person, or a habitational name from a house distinguished by the sign of a lion.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lau, Leo, Lei, Ley, Beu, Neu, Leh, Lee, Lex, Lew

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Leu Family Origin

Where is the Leu family from?

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You can see how Leu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leu family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leu families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Leu families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Leu's in the UK. London had the highest population of Leu families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Leu Family Occupations

What did your Leu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chinese Laundry and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Leu. 17% of Leu men worked as a Chinese Laundry and 38% of Leu women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leu were Managing Box Making Clerk and Household Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Chinese Laundry
    17%
  • Cowman Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer Cowman
    17%
  • Managing Box Making Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%
  • Cashier (grocers)
    13%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%
  • Household Duties
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Leu Historical Records

What Leu family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leu. 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 Card

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Leu. For the veterans among your Leu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Leu Life Expectancy

What is the average Leu lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leu in 1943 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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