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Leash Family History

Leash 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: Leach, Leask, Leas, Leath, Lash, Lease, Eash, Lesh, Lees, Leaf

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Where is the Leash family from?

You can see how Leash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leash family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leash families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 25 Leash families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Leash's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leash families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leash 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 Leash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leash. 25% of Leash men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Leash women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leash were Carpenter and Sales Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%

What Leash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leash 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Leash. 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 386 military records available for the last name Leash. For the veterans among your Leash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leash lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leash in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leash

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leash 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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