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Leachey Family History

Leachey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peachey, Teachey, Leahey, Letcher, Leach, Beachy, Beachley, Lachney

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Where is the Leachey family from?

You can see how Leachey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leachey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leachey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Leachey family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Leachey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Leachey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leachey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leachey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leachey. 100% of Leachey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Leachey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Leachey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leachey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Leachey. 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 38 military records available for the last name Leachey. For the veterans among your Leachey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leachey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Leachey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leachey in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leachey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leachey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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