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Leek Family History

Leek Name Meaning

English: variant of Leake . Dutch (also Van der Leek): topographic name for someone living near a water named Leek (North Holland) from leek ‘border water’. Compare Laack

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


Similar surnames: Lees, Leak, Peek, Leeke, Leck, Cleek, Lee, Meek, Week, Leeb

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Where is the Leek family from?

You can see how Leek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Leek families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Leek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leek. 46% of Leek 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
    46%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Leek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leek 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 Leek. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Leek. For the veterans among your Leek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leek in 1951 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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