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Leeth Family History

Leeth Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leith.

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


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Where is the Leeth family from?

You can see how Leeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Leeth families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Leeth's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Leeth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeth 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 Leeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leeth. 31% of Leeth men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Leeth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeth were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Leeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeth 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Leeth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leeth. For the veterans among your Leeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leeth in 1951 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeth 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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