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Leetham Family History

Leetham Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Leatham itself a variant of Latham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Leetham family from?

You can see how Leetham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leetham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leetham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Leetham families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Leetham's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leetham families in 1911.
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What did your Leetham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leetham. 50% of Leetham men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 83% of Leetham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leetham were Farm Horseman and Unpaid Domestic Dutys.

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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 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    50%
  • Farm Horseman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutys
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leetham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leetham 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Leetham. 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 170 military records available for the last name Leetham. For the veterans among your Leetham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leetham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leetham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leetham in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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