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Leaks Family History

Leaks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leake.

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


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Where is the Leaks family from?

You can see how Leaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Leaks families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Leaks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leaks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leaks 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 Leaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leaks. 37% of Leaks men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Leaks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leaks were Carpenter and 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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housemaid
    13%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Cook
    10%

What Leaks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaks 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Leaks. 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 500 military records available for the last name Leaks. For the veterans among your Leaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaks lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Leaks in 1944 was 50, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leaks 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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