Leeds Family History

Leeds Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either the city in Yorkshire or the village in Kent. The Yorkshire placename is recorded as Loidis in the 8th century and Ledes in 1086 and may derive from British Lātensēs or Lādensēs meaning ‘the people of the river Lāt- (probably an old name for the river Aire to be associated with Welsh llawd ‘heat, ardour, passion’)’.

The origin of the Kent placename, which is recorded as Hledes c. 1100, is uncertain.

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

Similar surnames: Leed, Lees, Hees, Leys, Leer, Beed, Seed, Deeds, Leet, Leep

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5K	Military Records
5K	Immigration Records
40K	Census and Voter Lists
145K	Member Trees

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You can see how Leeds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Leeds families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Leeds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leeds families in 1911.

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What did your Leeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Constable and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leeds. 34% of Leeds men worked as a Constable and 100% of Leeds women worked as a Stenographer.

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Constable

34%

Farmer

34%

Labourer

34%

Stenographer

100%

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Census Record

There are 40K census records available for the last name Leeds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeds census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5K immigration records available for the last name Leeds. 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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Military Records

There are 5K military records available for the last name Leeds. For the veterans among your Leeds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeds lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Leeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leeds in 1949 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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Leeds Surname Meaning

The origin of the Kent placename, which is recorded as Hledes c. 1100, is uncertain.

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

Where is the Leeds family from?

What did your Leeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Constable and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leeds. 34% of Leeds men worked as a Constable and 100% of Leeds women worked as a Stenographer.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Constable

34%

Farmer

34%

Labourer

34%

Stenographer

100%

What Leeds family records will you find?

What is the average Leeds lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Leeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leeds in 1949 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

Leeds Family History

Leeds Surname Meaning

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Leeds Surname Meaning

253,000 record(s) for Leeds

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Where is the Leeds family from?

What did your Leeds ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Leeds family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Leeds family history

What is the average Leeds lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Leeds family tree

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