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Leason Family History

Leason Name Meaning

English: metronymic from Lees

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


Similar surnames: Letson, Leeson, Meason, Deason, Leamon, Reason, Leaton, Beason, Lease

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Where is the Leason family from?

You can see how Leason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leason families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 61 Leason families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leason's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leason ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leason. 54% of Leason men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Leason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leason 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Leason. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leason. For the veterans among your Leason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leason lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leason in 1952 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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