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Least Family History

Least 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: Last, East, Leask, Leas, Leist, Lease, Keast, Weast, Yeast, Lees

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Where is the Least family from?

You can see how Least families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Least family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Least families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Least family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Least's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Least families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Least 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 Least ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Least. 50% of Least men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Least. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Least 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Least. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Least. For the veterans among your Least ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Least lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Least life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Least in 1961 was 47, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Least 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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