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Leetch Family History

Leetch Name Meaning

English: variant of Leach .

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


Similar surnames: Leech, Keetch, Leeth, Beech, Petch, Latch, Ketch, Leete, Weech

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Where is the Leetch family from?

You can see how Leetch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leetch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leetch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 69 Leetch families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Leetch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leetch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leetch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leetch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leetch. 18% of Leetch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Leetch women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leetch were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leetch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leetch 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Leetch. 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 452 military records available for the last name Leetch. For the veterans among your Leetch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leetch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leetch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leetch in 1951 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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