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Leavey Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of Dunleavy . English: from the Middle English personal name Lefwi Old English Lēofwīg composed of the elements lēof ‘dear’ ‘beloved’ + wīg ‘war’.

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


Similar surnames: Lever, Leavy, Beaver, Lavey, Reavey, Eavey, Heavey, Neaves, Heaney

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Where is the Leavey family from?

You can see how Leavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Leavey families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Leavey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leavey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leavey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leavey. 43% of Leavey men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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

  • Farmers Son
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Leavey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leavey in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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