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Leeh Family History

Leeh 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: Lee, Lees, Lech, Leer, Leen, Leed, Leeb, Leet, Leh, Leep

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Where is the Leeh family from?

You can see how Leeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leeh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Leeh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Leeh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leeh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeh 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 Leeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leeh. 100% of Leeh men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Leeh women worked as a Housemaid.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Leeh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Leeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeh 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Leeh. 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 18 military records available for the last name Leeh. For the veterans among your Leeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeh lifespan?

Average Leeh life expectancy in 1977 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leeh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeh 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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