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Leakes Family History

Leakes 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: Leake, Eakes, Leakey, Leaks, Lakes, Lees, Leader, Lake, Berkes, Takes

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Where is the Leakes family from?

You can see how Leakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Leakes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Leakes families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leakes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leakes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leakes 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 Leakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leakes. 55% of Leakes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leakes women worked as a Cook.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Leakes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Leakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leakes 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Leakes. 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 57 military records available for the last name Leakes. For the veterans among your Leakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leakes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Leakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leakes in 1961 was 54, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leakes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leakes 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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