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Leaves Family History

Leaves Surname Meaning

see Levis.

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


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Where is the Leaves family from?

You can see how Leaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Leaves families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leaves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leaves families in 1911.
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What did your Leaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leaves. 50% of Leaves men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Leaves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leaves were Railway Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leaves 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Leaves. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Leaves. For the veterans among your Leaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leaves lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Leaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Leaves in 1969 was 85, and 53 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leaves 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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