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Leish Family History

Leish Surname Meaning

The reduced form of McLeish may derive from the Scots and northern English dialect adjective leish, lish, leash, or leesh.

These terms mean 'active, nimble, strong, or supple'.

However, it is noteworthy that the word is not on record before the late 18th century.

This suggests a more recent evolution in language and usage.

Understanding the origins of surnames can provide remarkable insights into cultural and linguistic history.

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


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Where is the Leish family from?

You can see how Leish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Leish families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Leish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leish 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 Leish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leish. 34% of Leish men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Leish women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leish were Meat Cutter and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Meat Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Leish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leish 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Leish. 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 292 military records available for the last name Leish. For the veterans among your Leish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leish lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Leish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leish in 1957 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leish 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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