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Leacock Family History

Leacock Name Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Levecok a pet form of Leve see Leaf . variant of Laycock .

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


Similar surnames: Lacock, Heacock, Laycock, Peacock, Hescock, Pennock, Leck, Setlock

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Where is the Leacock family from?

You can see how Leacock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leacock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leacock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 52 Leacock families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Leacock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leacock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leacock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leacock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leacock. 29% of Leacock men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Leacock women worked as an Income. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Engineer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leacock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leacock 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Leacock. 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 705 military records available for the last name Leacock. For the veterans among your Leacock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leacock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leacock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leacock in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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