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Leen Family History

Leen Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Laighin see Lane .

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


Similar surnames: Leven, Lees, Lee, Been, Leben, Lien, Leon, Leed, Leeb, Ree

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Where is the Leen family from?

You can see how Leen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Leen families living in British Columbia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Leen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Leen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leen. 100% of Leen men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Leen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Leen. For the veterans among your Leen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Leen in 1950 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

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