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Leathem Family History

Leathem Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Latham. Irish: variant of Lydon.

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


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Where is the Leathem family from?

You can see how Leathem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leathem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leathem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Leathem families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leathem's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Leathem families in 1911.
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What did your Leathem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leathem. 58% of Leathem men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leathem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leathem 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Leathem. 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 712 military records available for the last name Leathem. For the veterans among your Leathem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leathem lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leathem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leathem in 1957 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leathem 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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